Politics.AIAB 887: Pupil instruction: high schools: computer science courses: California Computer Science Demonstration Grant Program: reporting.
The bill aims to increase pupil access to computer science education by establishing a grant program for public high schools that do not currently offer computer science courses. The program will provide funding to these schools to increase the number of students taking computer science courses, with a focus on those eligible for free or reduced-priced meals and underrepresented groups in the field of computer science. A working group consisting of the state's computer science coordinator, nonprofit organizations, and private industry stakeholders will oversee the program and ensure its effectiveness. The program will be funded through contributions and grants, and its progress will be evaluated and reported on to the legislature. By 2029, the program will be repealed, and the state will be required to publicly post computer science course-related data on its website.
| Aug. 29, 2025 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Aug. 18, 2025 | In committee: Referred to suspense file. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 16). |
| Jul. 07, 2025 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on ED. |