What's happening
This bill authorizes a statewide study of computer science curriculum in K-12 schools and requires a report within one year.
Why it matters
Shines a light on computer science access. By requiring data from every public and private K-12 school, the study will reveal where computer science classes and extracurriculars are available—and where they are missing—across New York State.
Examines equity and gaps in STEM opportunities. The bill mandates analysis of when and how computer science is introduced in schools and what other STEM programs exist, which can highlight disparities in educational resources or opportunities for different communities or student populations.
Informs policy for future curriculum decisions. The collected data and recommendations will give lawmakers and education officials a factual basis to consider future investments, mandates, or reforms related to computer science education in New York schools.
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Study Computer Science Classes
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Sponsors
18 Co-sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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STATE OF NEW YORK
951
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 10, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. SIMON, ROZIC, LUPARDO, SOLAGES, ORTIZ, JAFFEE, COOK, RA, WALKER, MOSLEY, HOOPER, BICHOTTE, STECK, GUNTHER, BLAKE, BARRON -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. ABBATE, CRESPO, JOYNER -read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT in relation to authorizing the commissioner of education to conduct a study regarding computer science curriculum within the state
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The commissioner of education is authorized and directed to conduct a study regarding computer science curriculum within the state. For purposes of this act, the term "qualified institution" shall mean every public and private school in New York state that instructs any students in grades kindergarten through twelve. Such study shall focus on the availability of such curriculum at all qualified institutions, and shall include but not be limited to:
1. a description of all offered computer science related classes;
2. the academic year computer science instruction becomes available at each qualifying institution and a description of its specific form;
3. the existence of any specific science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program at each qualifying institution and what such program includes; and
4. all computer science extracurricular activities offered.
§ 2. A report of the findings of such study and recommendations of the commissioner of education shall be delivered to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate and the minority leader of the assembly within one year of the effective date of this act.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00969-01-7
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