U.S. Congress - H.Res.558 Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and comput...
H.Res.558 - 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.
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- Official: 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. as introduced.
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Result: Passed - October 20, 2009
Roll call number 792 in the House
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 558 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
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes:
93%
Official Summary
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,Official Summary
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.
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