As introduced: - Adds a one-year computer science and artificial intelligence course as a high school graduation requirement for students entering 9th grade beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, which can be taken as early as 7th grade and may satisfy other course requirements. - Broadens the courses that may satisfy one year of the mathematics graduation requirement to include any computer science course, rather than only an Advanced Placement course. - Creates an introductory content area endorsement for teaching computer science in grades 5 through 12. - Requires school districts to annually report data to the State Board of Education on computer science courses and student enrollment in grades K-8, and requires the board to make the data public.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 14, 2026 | H | First Reading |
Jan 14, 2026 | H | Referred to Rules Committee |
Jan 13, 2026 | H | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Laura Faver Dias |
| Last Action | Jan 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 15, 2026 |