(a) On or before March 1, 2018, the Superintendent shall convene a computer science strategic implementation advisory panel to develop recommendations for a computer science strategic implementation plan. The advisory panel shall hold public meetings, post the location and time of the meetings, and post agendas online. Members of the advisory panel shall possess expertise in computer science.

(b) Unless otherwise specified in this subdivision, the Governor shall select the membership of the advisory panel. The advisory panel shall consist of, but not necessarily be limited to, the following members:

(1) A representative appointed by the Superintendent to serve as cochair of the advisory panel.

(2) A representative appointed by the president of the state board to serve as cochair of the advisory panel.

(3) A representative designated by the Senate Committee on Rules.

(4) A representative designated by the Speaker of the Assembly.

(5) (A) Six K–12 teacher representatives, three of whom shall be designated by the Superintendent.

(B) It is the intent of the Legislature that these representatives include two elementary school teachers, two middle school teachers, and two high school teachers who are all currently teaching.

(C) It is further the intent of the Legislature that these representatives include at least one teacher from a large urban school district and at least one from a rural school district.

(6) A representative representing the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(7) A credentialed teacher representing the Computer Science Teachers Association.

(8) A representative of the private sector technology industry.

(9) A faculty member from the University of California.

(10) A faculty member from the California State University.

(11) A faculty member from the California Community Colleges.

(12) A faculty member from a private postsecondary educational institution.

(13) A credentialed teacher from the Instructional Quality Commission.

(14) A representative from an equity-focused organization knowledgeable of computer science/STEM education programs.

(15) A representative from a parent organization.

(16) A representative representing school administrators and superintendents, designated by the Superintendent.

(17) A pupil enrolled in a public school.

(18) A representative from a county office of education.

(c) Representatives from the University of California, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges may be consulted by the advisory panel to provide input on the computer science strategic implementation plan.

(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 15, Sec. 55. (AB 99) Effective June 27, 2017. Inoperative July 31, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 53315.)