Pupil instruction: high schools: computer science courses: California Computer Science Demonstration Project: reporting.

Assembly Member Berman's California Computer Science Demonstration Project legislation establishes a framework to expand computer science education access in public high schools, with particular focus on reaching underserved student populations. The project enables high schools that currently lack computer science courses to voluntarily participate in a structured program funded through private and nonprofit contributions.

The initiative creates a working group comprising nonprofit organizations and industry stakeholders to guide implementation alongside the state's Computer Science Coordinator. Participating schools receive support for educator recruitment, professional development, certification costs, and incentives for expanding computer science offerings. The funding entities, in coordination with the working group, select participating schools based on geographic diversity and potential impact on students eligible for free or reduced-price meals and those underrepresented in computer science fields.

The legislation mandates comprehensive evaluation and reporting requirements. The funding entities must submit an interim report by July 1, 2027, and a final report by April 1, 2028, analyzing enrollment patterns, equity metrics, educator support, curriculum implementation, and recommendations for expansion. Starting June 30, 2028, the Department of Education must annually publish detailed course enrollment data disaggregated by student demographics at state, county, district, and school levels to track participation across different student groups.