Recognizing the achievement of parity among African Americans in computer science.
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Latest action (30 Mar 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
What this bill does
This House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res. 53, officially recognizes that African Americans have achieved parity in computer science degrees. This means that the percentage of computer science bachelor's degrees awarded to Black students in 2006 was almost equal to the percentage of Black individuals in the U.S. population. The resolution also celebrates this milestone for people of color, particularly during Black History Month.
The bill specifically highlights data from the National Center for Education Statistics, noting that the number of Black students earning computer science baccalaureates more than doubled between 1997 and 2006. It also contrasts this with other fields like engineering, where parity has not been reached. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2009 and was subsequently referred to a subcommittee of the Committee on Education and Labor.
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Official summary
Recognizes the achievement of parity among African-Americans in degrees conferred in computer science and celebrates this victory among persons of color, especially during Black History Month.
Timeline
30 Mar 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 53 do?
- This House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res. 53, officially recognizes that African Americans have achieved parity in computer science degrees. This means that the percentage of computer science bachelor's degrees awarded to Black students in 2006 was almost equal to the percentage of Black individuals in the U.S. population. The resolution also celebrates this milestone for people of color, particularly during Black History Month. The bill specifically highlights data from the National Center for Education Statistics, noting that the number of Black students earning computer science baccalaureates more than doubled between 1997 and 2006. It also contrasts this with other fields like engineering, where parity has not been reached. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2009 and was subsequently referred to a subcommittee of the Committee on Education and Labor.
- Has H.Con.Res. 53 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 53. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 53?
- H.Con.Res. 53 was sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] (D-TX), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 53?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. (30 Mar 2009).
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