United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5929 (111th)
Computer Science Education Act of 2010
Introduced
29 July 2010
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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Summary
Computer Science Education Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of Education to award states: (1) two-year grants to develop comprehensive plans to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education; and (2) five-year matching grants to implement the improvements proposed in their comprehensive plans. Requires such improvements to include: (1) challenging and grade-appropriate academic content standards for computer science; (2) grade-appropriate assessments of computer science learning; (3) programs to increase disadvantaged students' access to computer science courses; (4) computer science teacher training programs; (5) improved certification requirements and processes for such teachers; (6) programs to ensure that computer science courses are considered an integral part of the secondary school curriculum; (7) effective computer science curricula; and (8) computer science distance learning programs. Requires states to partner with institutions of higher education (IHEs) and local educational agencies in implementing such measures. Directs the Secretary to establish a Blue Ribbon Commission on Computer Science Education to provide recommendations to the Secretary and Congress for expanding and improving computer science education. Authorizes the Secretary to award five-year grants to IHEs to improve computer science teacher training.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 29 July 2010
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Introduced in House · EN · 29 July 2010
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 29 July 2010
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/5929
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