[protomyth]

If it isn't introduced in legislation, then a politician doesn't actually care. This is a basic truth in politics.

I wouldn't expect this to happen given the general trend away from anything resembling vocational training and the lack of skills to teach the class.

[saraid216]

Because the executive branch is totally responsible for introducing things into legislation. Basic truth. Yes. Right.

[protomyth]

Yes, the executive branch does submit legislation to the Congress. In fact, the current administration missed a required submission deadline for the budget which is just a big bundle of legislation.

Please learn how the US government works before the next election.

[saraid216]

Are you seriously proposing that Obama submits a budget with a line item, "Add programming classes to every high school"?

[protomyth]

Yep, that is how many programs get funded. It is a line item in the budget. If it is not a line item, then it doesn't get funded. Programs are funded in the budget, then an RFP goes out, then final regulations, then implementation. So yes, without the line item, no program.