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GA HR1036
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/29/2018
Primary Sponsor
Dar'shun Kendrick
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AI Summary
- Urges the State of Georgia to fund a comprehensive public awareness campaign promoting computer science education, targeting students, parents, businesses, community leaders, and educators
- Cites approximately 20,000 open computing jobs in Georgia representing more than $1.6 billion in potential annual salaries, with an average computing occupation salary of $85,687 compared to the state average of $45,420
- Calls for convening a Summit on computer science awareness, increasing counselor knowledge of graduation options that allow computer science to fulfill math and science requirements, and introducing computational thinking into elementary schools
- Campaign would cover topics including software development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, cybersecurity, blockchain, and startup entrepreneurship across STEAM disciplines
- Notes that 93% of parents want their children to study computer science, but only 40% of schools teach computer programming, and that certified computer science teachers often must pay their own way for training
Legislative Description
State of Georgia; fund public awareness campaign in support of computer science education; urge
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted
3/29/2018
Full Bill Text
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