Computer Science Education Act of 2010

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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Timeline

1. 29 July 2010

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 July 2010

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 July 2010

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 October 2010

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 29 July 2010 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

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