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House OKs computer‑science grant act to expand K–12 offerings statewide
Utah House of Representatives · February 26, 2019
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Summary
The House passed HB 227 to create grants and a strategic plan aimed at expanding computer science instruction in Utah schools, citing workforce demand of more than 1,500 posted software jobs and an average starting salary of about $80,000. The bill passed 71–0 and moves to the Senate.
House members approved the Utah Computer Science Grant Act, House Bill 227, by voice and roll‑call after proponents described workforce demand and the need to expand K–12 computer science offerings.
Representative Notwell said Department of…
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