Lawmaker pushes for Java and Basic to replace Spanish and French

Published February 6, 2017 5:01am ET



High school students in Florida soon may be able to earn credit toward their foreign language requirements by taking computer coding classes.

Florida state Sen. Jeff Brandes has introduced a bill he co-sponsored last year, which would classify the elective course as a general education credit.

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