H.R. 2536 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Computer Science Education Act of 2013
H.R. 2536 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jun 27, 2013, sponsored by Susan W. Brooks with 120 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 27, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 120
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Computer Science Education Act of 2013 - Amends title IX (General Provisions) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to define "computer science" as the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including the study of computing principles, computer hardware and software design, computer applications, and the impact of computers on society. Makes computer science a core academic subject.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Susan W. Brooks (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 58 Democrats, 62 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 27, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (Sep 13, 2013)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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