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HB19-1277

Computer Science Grant Program

Type Bill
Session 2019 Regular Session
Subjects
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Concerning the creation of the computer science grant program.

Bill Summary:

Computer science education grant program - appropriation. The act creates in the department of education the computer science education grant program (grant program) to provide money to public schools or school districts in order to increase enrollment or participation of traditionally underrepresented students in computer science education activities.

The act requires the state board of education (board) to promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of the grant program.

The act requires the board to give priority to grant applications that:

  • Demonstrate how the applicant will use the grant to serve a high-poverty student population, a high percentage of minority students, students in rural areas, or a high percentage of female students;
  • Expose students to diverse professionals within the computer science industry; or
  • Demonstrate a low number of computer science education courses or clubs offered in the public school or school district, if any.
The act appropriates $250,000 each year for the 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 fiscal years, from the general fund to the department of education. The department shall distribute the money to the education providers that receive a grant.

The act requires each grant recipient to submit a report to the board.


(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Became Law

Introduced

Passed

Became Law

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
05/30/2019 Signed Act PDF
05/15/2019 Final Act PDF
05/02/2019 Rerevised PDF
04/30/2019 Revised PDF
04/19/2019 Reengrossed PDF
04/18/2019 Engrossed PDF
03/27/2019 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
04/18/2019 PA1 PDF
Date Version Documents
07/30/2019 FN2 PDF
04/11/2019 FN1 PDF
Date Version Documents
09/01/2025 SA1 PDF
09/01/2025 SA2 PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Refer House Bill 19-1277 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 7-3. Vote summary
Activity Vote Documents
Refer House Bill 19-1277 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. Vote summary
Activity Vote Documents
Refer House Bill 19-1277 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. Vote summary
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.001 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.002 The motion passed on a vote of 11-2. Vote summary
Refer House Bill 19-1277, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 8-5. Vote summary
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
05/02/2019 Third Reading BILL
24
AYE
11
NO
0
OTHER
Vote record
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
04/19/2019 Third Reading BILL
40
AYE
24
NO
1
OTHER
Vote record
Date Amendment Number Committee/ Floor Hearing Status Documents
04/18/2019 L.003 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF
04/16/2019 L.002 HOU Education Passed [*] PDF
04/16/2019 L.001 HOU Education Passed [*] PDF
Date Location Action
05/30/2019 Governor Governor Signed
05/15/2019 Senate Signed by the President of the Senate
05/15/2019 Governor Sent to the Governor
05/14/2019 House Signed by the Speaker of the House
05/02/2019 Senate Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
05/01/2019 Senate Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
04/30/2019 Senate Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
04/29/2019 Senate Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
04/26/2019 Senate Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
04/24/2019 Senate Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations
04/19/2019 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
04/19/2019 House House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
04/18/2019 House House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
04/18/2019 House House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
04/16/2019 House House Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations
03/27/2019 House Introduced In House - Assigned to Education + Appropriations
Effective Date Chapter # Title Documents
08/02/2019 353 Computer Science Grant Program PDF