Missouri bill pushes for computer science in high school

 

March 28, 2018



KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are considering a new bill that would encourage public school students to learn computer science in high school.

The Senate Economic Development Committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill that would count computer science as a math, science or practical arts credit required for graduation rather than treating it as an elective. The bill already passed in the House but still needs a Senate committee and full Senate vote, the Kansas City Star reported .

Kansas City tech advocates said the bill is a way to address the area's tech worker shortage.

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