Senate Bill 593 creates a mechanism for increased computer science instruction in Oklahoma’s public schools. It has the signature of Governor Kevin Stitt and the praise of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister.
“Our teachers must have the skills and competencies to prepare students for a job market that is constantly changing and requires the ability to think creatively and conceptually,” said Hofmeister. “Oklahoma is committed to championing excellence in subjects like computer science that are on the vanguard of innovation. This bill will create a framework whereby we can train at least one teacher in every school in programming, who can then infuse that training in other courses and subjects – in turn ensuring all kids have equitable access to computer science.”
Oklahoma and other states have a shortage of workers in computer programming and coding. This is an effort to provide more of those skills in school.
SB 593 takes effect on July 1, 2019.
