North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 540 — Computer Coding Course Elective.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

8 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 540 includes a change in its header to specify the session and date, providing clearer context for when the bill was introduced. This change, although small, helps keep legislative documents organized and easier to track. By enhancing clarity in the bill's presentation, it ensures that lawmakers and the public can quickly reference its history and status.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 30, 2017 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 S 1 SENATE BILL 540* Short Title:
540 SESSION 2017 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS25052-MK-151A* (03/23) Short Title:
Senators Lowe, Tillman, and Tarte (Primary Sponsors).
Senators Lowe, Tillman, Tarte (Primary Sponsors);
Britt, Lee, and Waddell.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IDENTIFY COURSES IN COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND CODING THAT CAN BE OFFERED AS ELECTIVE COURSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 3, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IDENTIFY COURSES IN COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND CODING THAT CAN BE OFFERED AS ELECTIVE COURSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
*DRS25052-MK-151A*
*S540-v-1*
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds a new requirement for the State Board of Education to develop and identify computer programming and coding courses as electives.

  • N.C.G.S. § 115C-81

    (e3) Computer Programming Courses With Coding to Be Developed and Administered. – The State Board of Education shall develop and identify academically rigorous courses in computer programming and coding that can be offered as electives at the middle or high school level. These courses shall provide multiple opportunities for students to learn about the coding process.

    This change adds a new requirement for the development of computer programming and coding courses as electives.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 540?
SB 540 is sponsored by Tillman, Tarte, Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican), and Joyce Waddell (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 540?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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