Code writers initiative program; grants; annual report

A.R.S. § 15-249.17 — under Department of Education.

A.R.S. § 15-249.17

B. Grantees in the code writers initiative program shall:

1. Introduce a computer code writing curriculum for students in grades nine through twelve.

2. Deliver a technology-focused education to Native American students that will prepare the students for the global economy. The instruction may be offered through after-school programming.

3. Instruct Native American students in computer code writing and work with industry partners to develop internships and programs that will be made available to students who complete the program curriculum.

4. Instruct teachers and administrators in a technology-focused curriculum.

5. Develop assessment metrics to measure progress to be used to determine the initiative's effectiveness.

6. Install audiovisual distance learning equipment at key delivery points to maximize the number of program participants.

7. Determine the impacts from the initiative's curriculum and teacher instruction on students' standardized test scores and graduation rates.

8. On or before September 1 of each year, submit an annual report to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the Indian education advisory council and the department of education containing detailed information relating to the requirements of this subsection for the most recent school year.