Resolve, To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Computer Science Education Task Force
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1861
Committee Amendment CA_A_H757 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1296, L.D. 1861, "Resolve, To 
Implement Certain Recommendations of the Computer Science Education Task Force" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Computer Science 
Education Task Force and To Update and Implement the Department of 
Education's Statewide Strategic Plan for Science, Technology, Engineering and 
Mathematics' 
Amend the resolve by striking out eve1ything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Statewide plan for computer science. 
Resolved: 
That the 
Department of Education shall engage in the effort to expand computer science education 
in the State's elementary and secondary schools through collaboration with the Computer 
Science for Maine Coalition, the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 
Council and other supportive partners. The department, in collaboration with supportive 
partners, shall create a statewide plan for computer science education to communicate 
and implement the department's vision of and goals for kindergarten to grade 12 
computer science education in the State. Priorities of the plan must include: 
1. 
Advocating for continued growth of computer science education in the State 
through supporting efforts to integrate computer science education standards into 
classroom instruction and graduation requirements; and 
2. Developing and advocating for multiple pathways for preservice aspiring and in-
service professional teachers to become computer science teachers. 
By April 15, 2019, the department shall present its statewide plan to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters; and be 
it further 
Sec. 2. 
Statewide strategies for science, technology, engineering and 
mathematics education. Resolved: That the Department of Education shall update 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"~" to H.P. 1296, L.D. 1861 
the strategies developed by the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 
Council pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 11, subsection 3 for 
enhancing science, 
technology, 
engineering 
and mathematics 
education from 
prekindergarten through postsecondary education, and shall implement those strategies. 
By April 15, 2019, the department shall present its strategies to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters; and be it further 
Sec. 3. Assignment of staff member with dedicated time to serve as 
computer science liaison. Resolved: That the Department of Education, as part of 
its statewide plan under section 1 and the strategies pursuant to section 2, shall assign a 
full-time staff member beginning in the 2018-2019 school year to dedicate at least 50% of 
the staff member's time to serving as the kindergarten to grade 12 computer science 
liaison, to support the implementation of computer science education across the State's 
schools and to support the implementation of the statewide strategies for science, 
technology, engineering and mathematics education; and be it further 
Sec. 4. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Learning Systems Team Z081 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for one half-time Regional Education Representative 
position and associated All Other costs to serve as the kindergarten to grade 12 computer 
science liaison to supp01t the implementation of computer science education and the 
statewide strategic plan for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Learning Systems Team Z081 
2017-18 
0.000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
0.500 
$59,012 
$5,031 
$64,043 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the costs associated with creating a statewide plan 
for computer science education and to update the statewide strategic plan for science, 
technology, engineering and mathematics education. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
$26,000 
$26,000 
COMMIITEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 1296, L.D. 1861 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
2018-19 
$0 
$90,043 
$0 
$90,043 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment strikes and 
replaces the resolve to include provisions directing the Department of Education to 
update and implement the strategies for enhancing science, technology, engineering and 
mathematics education and requires the department to present its statewide plan regarding 
computer science education across the State's schools and the strategies for science, 
technology, engineering and mathematics education by April 15, 2019. The amendment 
directs the Department of Education to assign a full-time staff member to dedicate at least 
50% of that staff member's time to supporting computer science education in the State 
and the statewide strategic plan for science, technology, engineering and mathematics 
education. 
The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/06/18 feact 
LD 1861 
LR 2941(02) 
Resolve, To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Computer Science Education Task Force 
CH·757) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fl~ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
$0 
$0 
FY 2018-19 
$90,043 
$90,043 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$65,813 
$65,813 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$67,637 
$67,637 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations totaling $90,043 in fiscal year 2018-19 for the costs associated with 
implementing certain recommendations of the Computer Science Education Task Force and updating the statewide 
strategic plan for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Of that amount, $26,000 in one-time 
funding is appropriated for the costs to 1) create a statewide plan for computer science, including the cost of 
consulting with experts in the computer science education field; and 2) update the strategic plan for STEM. The 
balance of $64,043 is appropriated on an ongoing basis for one half-time Regional Education Representative position 
and associated All Other costs to serve as the computer science liaison to supp01t the implementation of computer 
science education across the State and the statewide strategic plan for STEM. According to the Department of 
Education, there is not a person currently employed within the depattment with the level of knowledge needed to 
suppo1t the implementation of computer science education in the State. 
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