HB 1813 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Creates the computer science and education grant program to address Washington's shortage of computer science professionals.

Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to adopt computer science learning standards developed by a nationally recognized computer science education organization.

Requires the professional educator standards board to develop standards for a K-12 computer science endorsement.

Changes the name of the retooling to teach mathematics and science conditional scholarship program to the educator retooling conditional scholarship program and modifies the program.

Creates the computer science and education grant matching account.