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House Bill 2984 |
House Author: Allison et al. |
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Effective: 6-14-19 |
Senate Sponsor: Taylor |
House Bill 2984 amends the Education Code to require the State Board of Education (SBOE), in adopting the state curriculum standards for the technology applications curriculum for kindergarten through eighth grade, to include standards on specified topics. The bill requires the SBOE to review and revise the technology applications standards every five years. Implementation of a provision of this bill by the SBOE is mandatory only if a specific appropriation is made for that purpose.
House Bill 2984 requires the Texas Education Agency to establish the computer science strategic advisory committee to develop and provide recommendations for increasing computer science instruction and participation in public schools. The bill sets out provisions relating to the advisory committee, including a requirement for an interim report.