HR 1485
116th Congress
House
Education
Computers and information technology
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Indian social and development programs
Minority education
Science and engineering education
Computer Science for All Act of 2019
Introduced: March 4, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Computer Science for All Act of 2019
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 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 semiannually, a grantee must report to ED on specified data related to the number of students served through program activities.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Committees of jurisdiction
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