MI HR0385

Declares December 5-11, 2016, as Computer Science Education Week in Michigan to honor Grace Murray Hopper's birthday and recognize the importance of computer science education.

Recognizes computer science as integral to economic growth, innovation, and the information technology sector's contribution to U.S. economic output.

Encourages schools, teachers, universities, and policymakers to provide professional development for computer science educators and sustainable learning experiences at all educational levels.

Calls for increased support and opportunities for females and underrepresented minorities in computer science education and careers.

Identifies key challenges in computer science education including the need to distinguish it from technology literacy and ensuring adequate teacher preparation.