What's happening
This bill authorizes a study on computer science curriculum availability in New York schools and requires a report within one year.
Why it matters
Identifies Gaps and Inequities. By surveying every K-12 public and private school in New York, the study will reveal where computer science opportunities are lacking, helping policymakers address disparities in access across different regions, school types, and demographics.
Informs Future Curriculum and Policy Decisions. The required detail on courses, STEM programs, and extracurriculars will give lawmakers a clearer picture of the state’s computer science education landscape, providing a factual basis for future investments or mandates.
Supports Workforce and Innovation Goals. Understanding when and how students are exposed to computer science can help the state better align education with workforce needs in tech-driven industries, potentially improving New York’s competitiveness and preparing students for high-demand jobs.
Promotes Accountability and Transparency. By mandating a public report within a set timeframe, the bill encourages transparency and ensures that findings and recommendations are shared with state leaders and the public, fostering accountability for progress in expanding computer science education.
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Study Computer Science in Schools
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Sponsors
17 Co-sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1358
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 15, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. SIMON, ROZIC, LUPARDO, SOLAGES, ORTIZ, JAFFEE, COOK, RA, WALKER, MOSLEY, BICHOTTE, STECK, GUNTHER, BARRON, CRESPO, D'URSO -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. ABBATE, 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.
LBD01506-01-9
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