HR0853 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Computer Science Education is important in today's modern, digital society; and

WHEREAS, The computer science field is one of the fastest-growing and highest-paying career paths in the world; and

WHEREAS, Educating students in computer science is beneficial to all students, not just those interested in the computer science field; students must be proficient in using computers, whether it be to create a file, write a report, or research a certain subject, regardless of their field of interest; and

WHEREAS, With the digital age rising, there is a need to develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are all part of the computer science curriculum; and

WHEREAS, Job openings requiring computer science skills are growing in every industry and in every state and are projected to grow at twice the rate of any other job; and

WHEREAS, With the current projected job growth related to computer science skills, computer science education has become a crucial tool to offer students from low-income families and communities, a pathway out of poverty in addition to becoming a source of innovation for society; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that Illinois school districts are encouraged to teach computer science and coding.