RELATING TO COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION.
Summary
Allows students to complete computer science courses as a substitute for science credits at the high school level to count towards graduation requirements. Requires a computer science course credit as a graduation requirement at the high school level beginning with the 2030-2031 school year. Appropriates funds for teacher professional development in computer science.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2023
Last action Dec 11, 2023
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 2, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-23 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 27, 2023
Committee
Referred to EDU, WAM.
upper
Jan 20, 2023
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
4 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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