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H.Res. 558 (111th): Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and computing careers among the public and in schools, and to ensure an ample and diverse future technology workforce through the designation of National Computer Science Education Week.
- Introduced:
- Jun 18, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Vernon Ehlers [R-MI3]
- Status:
- Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
- See Instead:
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H.Res. 1560 (same title)
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) — Sep 23, 2010
The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.
Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
10/20/2009--Passed House amended. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of the week of December 7 as National Computer Science Education Week. Encourages: (1) identification by schools, teachers, researchers, universities, and policymakers of mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting edge professional development so that they can provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science; (2) exposure of students to computer science concepts; and (3) opportunities for females and underrepresented minorities in computer science. Supports research in computer science to address what would motivate increased participation in such field.
House Republican Conference Summary
The summary below was written by the House Republican Conference, which is the caucus of Republicans in the House of Representatives.
This summary can be found at http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/1/hres558.
Background
According to the resolution's findings, National Computer Science Education Week can inform students, teachers, parents, and the general public about the crucial role that computer science plays in transforming our society and how computer science enables innovation in all science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines and creates economic opportunities.
Summary
H.Res. 558 would resolve that Congress:
• "Supports the designation of National Computer Science Education Week;
• "Encourages schools, teachers, researchers, universities, and policymakers to identify mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting edge professional development to provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science at all educational levels and encourage students to be exposed to computer science concepts;
• "Encourages opportunities, including through existing programs, for females and underrepresented minorities in computer science; and
• "Supports research in computer science to address what would motivate increased participation in this field."
House Democratic Caucus Summary
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