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To authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a program to increase access to prekindergarten through grade 12 computer science education.

USA115th CongressHR-2590| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2017
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer Science for All Act of 2017 This bill establishes a program through which the Department of Education (ED) shall award grants to states, local educational agencies, and eligible tribal schools to serve as models for national replication of computer education expansion efforts. A grant application shall include specified plans that demonstrate the applicant's ability to carry out an ambitious expansion effort for all students, including traditionally underrepresented students. A grant recipient shall use the grant funds to: train teachers to teach computer science; expand access to high-quality learning materials and online learning options; create plans for expanding overall access to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) classes; utilize computer science as a catalyst for increased interest in STEAM more broadly; reduce course equity gaps for all students; and ensure additional support and resources. A grantee may also use grant funds to: build effective regional collaborations, recruit and hire instructional personnel, prepare for effectively sustaining project activities after the grant period ends, and disseminate information about effective practices. At least semi-annually, a grantee must report to ED on specified data related to the number of students served through program activities.
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Timeline
May 22, 2017
Introduced in House
May 22, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • May 22, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Computers and information technologyEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationIndian social and development programsMinority educationScience and engineering education

To authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a program to increase access to prekindergarten through grade 12 computer science education.

USA115th CongressHR-2590| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2017
Computer Science for All Act of 2017 This bill establishes a program through which the Department of Education (ED) shall award grants to states, local educational agencies, and eligible tribal schools to serve as models for national replication of computer education expansion efforts. A grant application shall include specified plans that demonstrate the applicant's ability to carry out an ambitious expansion effort for all students, including traditionally underrepresented students. A grant recipient shall use the grant funds to: train teachers to teach computer science; expand access to high-quality learning materials and online learning options; create plans for expanding overall access to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) classes; utilize computer science as a catalyst for increased interest in STEAM more broadly; reduce course equity gaps for all students; and ensure additional support and resources. A grantee may also use grant funds to: build effective regional collaborations, recruit and hire instructional personnel, prepare for effectively sustaining project activities after the grant period ends, and disseminate information about effective practices. At least semi-annually, a grantee must report to ED on specified data related to the number of students served through program activities.
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Timeline
May 22, 2017
Introduced in House
May 22, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • May 22, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationIndian social and development programsMinority educationScience and engineering education