AN ACT to require the board of governors of the university of north carolina to study and report on any decision made regarding whether to incorporate one or more computer science courses into the minimum course requirements for undergraduate admission for the University of north carolina system, as recommended by the House select committee on advancing women in stem.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  The Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina shall study whether to incorporate one or more computer science courses into the minimum course requirements for admission as an undergraduate student at a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina. By March 1, 2023, the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina shall report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on the results of its study, including at least the following:

(1)        The advantages and disadvantages of incorporating computer science into the minimum course requirements for admission.

(2)        If applicable, how computer science has already been incorporated into the current minimum course requirements for admission.

(3)        Any decision made related to incorporating computer science into the minimum course requirements for admission. If no decision has been made, the Board's time line for making a decision.

(4)        The rationale for any decision made, including the rationale for the time line if a decision has not been made.

SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.