,,ii #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bafg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #bg1 #bjad ,mrs4 ,gillibrand introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to establish a grant program for career education in computer science4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,computer ,science ,career ,education ,act of #bjad4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,eligible partnership ,the term eligible partnership means a consortium between or among at least #a local educational agency1 at least #a institution of higher education1 and representatives of the community1 including nonprofit organizations1 local or regional employers 7including ,state agencies7 with a documented workforce need in the computer science sector1 workforce investment boards or other entities providing employment services1 regional economic development organizations1 industry associations1 representatives of labor organizations1 or central labor coalitions1 where appropriate1 and parents and students4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja72 or 7,b7 a postsecondary vocational institution as defined in section #ajb7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;c774 7#c7 ,local educational agency ,the term local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#e7 ,state educational agency ,the term ,state educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 #c4 ,establishment of grant program 7a7 ,in general ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible partnerships to enable such partnerships to develop and operate a #d- or #f-year computer science career education program4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible partnership that desires to receive a grant under this ,act shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,content ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 describe the eligible partners and partnership1 the roles and responsibilities of each partner1 and a demonstration of each partner's ability to support the proposed program2 7,b7 describe how the eligible partnership will implement a computer science career education program1 as described in subsection 7c72 7,c7 ensure funding under the grant program is spent in a coordinated manner with other local resources2 7,d7 describe the ,state or local workforce shortages1 as determined by the relevant ,state agency in charge of workforce data1 in the computer science sector2 7,e7 make information1 including career guidance and advisement resources1 available about the program2 7,f7 ensure non-duplication of the partnership's development of computer science career education programs2 7,g7 ensure equitable access to the program2 and 7,h7 demonstrate alignment of the partnership's computer science career education program to the ,state or local computer science sector4 7c7 ,content of computer science career education program ,an eligible partnership that receives a grant under this ,act shall use the grant funds to develop and operate a #d- or #f-year computer science career education program that-- 7#a7 includes the development of computer science programs for both secondary education and postsecondary education that-- 7,a7 are aligned with rigorous computer science standards for kindergarten through grade #ab computer science education2 7,b7 link secondary schools and institutions of higher education through non-duplicative sequences of courses in computer science career fields1 including the investigation of opportunities for secondary students to enroll concurrently in secondary and postsecondary coursework2 7,c7 use1 if appropriate and available1 work-based or worksite learning in conjunction with business2 7,d7 use educational technology and distance learning1 as appropriate1 to involve all of the partners in the eligible partnership more fully in the development and operation of the programs2 7,e7 stay current with the needs1 expectations1 and methods of business2 and 7,f7 create innovative opportunities for students that lead to student attainment of industry-recognized credentials2 7#b7 includes professional development for teachers that-- 7,a7 is designed to prepare teachers to teach the fundamental concepts of computer science using effective teaching methods for all students2 7,b7 provides for joint training for teachers in the eligible partnership1 including between secondary and postsecondary teachers and core academic teachers and career and technical education teachers at both the secondary level and postsecondary level2 7,c7 is designed to ensure that teachers and administrators are aware of current career pathways and the needs and expectations of business and industry2 7,d7 focuses on training postsecondary and secondary education faculty in the use of contextual and applied curricula and instruction2 and 7,e7 if needed1 ensures secondary school teachers are qualified to teach postsecondary courses in the secondary school according to articulation agreements2 7#c7 includes career and academic counseling for the students that-- 7,a7 provides information to students regarding available computer science career education programs2 7,b7 supports student progress in completing computer science career education programs2 7,c7 provides labor market information on local1 ,state1 regional1 and national computer science employment opportunities1 such as occupation demand1 education requirements1 and expected compensation2 and 7,d7 tracks student placement in appropriate employment1 or transfer to an institution of higher education2 and 7#d7 provides equal access to the full range of career education programs1 to individuals who are members of underrepresented groups and special populations1 including the development of program services appropriate to the needs of special populations4 7d7 ,additional authorized activities ,an eligible partnership that receives a grant under this ,act may use the grant funds to-- 7#a7 provide for the acquisition of computer equipment1 software1 and software licenses to directly develop and support a computer science program2 7#b7 acquire technical assistance from ,state or local entities that have designed1 established1 and operated career education programs that have effectively used educational technology and distance learning in the delivery of curricula and services and in the articulation process2 and 7#c7 establish articulation agreements with institutions of higher education1 and cooperative agreements with labor organizations1 or business located inside or outside the ,state and served by the eligible partnership1 especially with regard to using distance learning and educational technology to provide for the delivery of services and programs4