Access to computer science education is essential as technology continues to advance at unprecedented rates and is taking over all aspects of our daily life from entertainment to work to healthcare! Unfortunately, a major problem that exists in the computer science industry is unequal access to computer science education for children and young adults, especially those in underprivileged neighborhoods.

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Computer science is a skill which requires rigorous training and many hours of practice. The core in which computer science relies most on is creativity. Succeeding in the tech industry is not dependent on the individual's affluence, rather, on their creativity and persistence. Many of our current tech leaders were college dropouts but maintained the same determination to reach their goals as those of us pursuing a college degree. Proper computer science education in grades Pre-K through 12 can have a huge impact on the way it is perceived by the youth, and can increase STEM graduation rates. Yet, most states do not even set standards or mandate computer science education.

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Therefore, the objective of this project will be to highlight the positive consequences of funding computer science education for children and young adults in grades Pre-K through 12 and identify key policies states should enact to better serve underfunded schools and give children access to adequate computer science education.