Deal looks to allow computing as core requirement

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ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is asking the State Board of Education to allow high school students to count computer programming courses toward fulfilling a core requirement for their diplomas.

Deal said Monday that he’s also asking the University System of Georgia to allow students to use the courses for acceptance into postsecondary institutions.

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