Public Schools – Mathematics Credit – Computer Science or Computer Programming Course
Sponsor: Katie Fry Hester (District 9)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a student who is enrolled at a public high school to satisfy a certain requirement to earn credits in mathematics by completing a credit in a computer science or computer programming course selected by the county board; and requiring the county board to certify to the State Department of Education that the computer science or computer programming course may count toward the mathematics graduation requirement.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | dove, tina | msea | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Hester, Senator Hesterlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ortiz, Jeanettelobbyist | AACPS | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Woolums, Johnlobbyist | MABE | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | SUSSKIND, MCPS BOE | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Salmon, Karen | Maryland Dept of Education | Written (PDF) |