As introduced: - Requires high school students, beginning with the 2030-2031 graduating class, to complete one semester of computer science for graduation. - Amends K-12 computer science standards to require instruction on artificial intelligence, including its function, societal impact, and ethical considerations. - Requires teacher preparation programs to include instruction in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking. - Requires public universities to accept qualifying high school computer science courses as equivalent to science or mathematics courses for admission purposes.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 16, 2026 | — | Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2540. |
Feb 11, 2026 | — | Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 281. |
Feb 11, 2026 | — | Committee vote: Yeas, 19. Nays, 4. H.J. 281. |
Feb 11, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Education |
Jan 28, 2026 | — | Subcommittee recommends passage. |
Jan 28, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Education |
Jan 28, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Education (Ingels Ch, Kurth, Shipley) |
Jan 26, 2026 | — | Subcommittee Meeting: 01/28/2026 12:00PM RM 304. |
| Last Action | Feb 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |