Missouri lawmakers aim to expand computer science education programs

Bipartisan legislation involving computer science in elementary and secondary schools has received unanimous initial approval this week from the Missouri House.

The House has voted 145-0 to approve a bill from State Rep. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit), which would establish the computer science education task force. The aim of the task force would be to develop a state strategic plan for expansion of computer science education programs statewide.

Fitzwater’s House Bill 2202 now heads to a rules committee. It will need one more House vote, before heading to the Missouri Senate.