2022-23 Chair’s Initiative on Computer Science Education

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The 2022-23 Chair’s Initiative, led by Education Commission of the States’ Chair, former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, focuses on computer science education. Specifically, the Initiative elevates state action to expand computer science education and explores various aspects of the issue, including equitable access, educator preparation and licensing, standards and curriculum adoption, and connections to career pathways.

“21st Century students must be prepared with 21st Century skills, including computer science. State leaders and policymakers play a critical role in ensuring that all students have access to quality, rigorous computer science education that will prepare them for success in work and in life. Through this initiative, we will elevate the policies and strategies states are employing to make sure every student receives essential computer science education.”

- former Gov. Asa Hutchinson

Resource Bank

Computer Science Education Policy Levers: an overview of the host of policy options available, along with state examples.
State Education Policy Tracking: ECS tracks state legislation on computer science education curricula.
50-State Comparison: High School Graduation Requirements: Computer science graduation requirements are included in the notes column of this 50-state comparison.
Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship: an overview and state examples of media literacy and digital citizenship education, including definitions as they appear in multiple settings.
South Carolina Expands Access to Computer Science Education: This Ed Note blog post includes examples of the expansion of computer science education and how that has increased participation across the board and among various student groups.
National Governors Association, 2021-22 Chairman’s Initiative: Computer Science Education: Gov. Hutchinson, as the 2021-22 Chairman of the National Governors Association, led the Chairman’s Initiative on Computer Science Education.
Code.org, 2022 State of Computer Science Education: This annual report looks at various policies on computer science education, including graduation requirements, course requirements, standards and more.
Code.org, Computer Science Access Report Data: this dashboard provides national-, state-, district- and school-level data on access to computer science education.