1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Computer Science Career Education Act of 2017 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Eligible partnership The term eligible partnership means a consortium between or among at least 1 local educational agency, at least 1 institution of higher education, and representatives of the community, including nonprofit organizations, local or regional employers (including State agencies) with a documented workforce need in the computer science sector, workforce investment boards or other entities providing employment services, regional economic development organizations, industry associations, representatives of labor organizations, or central labor coalitions, where appropriate, and parents and students. (2) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education means— (A) an institution of higher education as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )