Honorable Dan Huberty, Chair, House Committee on Public Education
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB728 by Guerra (Relating to the establishment by the commissioner of education of an advanced computer science program for high school students.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Commissioner of Education to develop and implement an Advanced Computer Science Program under which students could complete the third mathematics credit or third science credit required for graduation by successfully completing an advanced computer science course. Under the program created by the bill, school districts would implement rigorous standards for computer science courses focused on the creation and use of software and computing technologies.
The Texas Education Agency estimates minimal costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. School district participation would be voluntary.