SF 2224: Relating to computer science education, including by modifying provisions related to standards for computer science education, the curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions

What it does

The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. This bill modifies provisions related to the curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades through in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools by allowing instruction related to technology, engineering, or manufacturing to meet a portion of the unit requirements related to computer science. The bill provides that such instruction related to computer science may be taught through dedicated units of coursework or through units of coursework that also meet the requirements related to technology, engineering, or manufacturing instruction under the career and technical education curriculum.

Senate subcommittee · named January 21, 2026

• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jeff Taylor (R) · jeff.taylor@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Zimmer (D) · mike.zimmer@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Association of School Boards; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 20, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee · as SSB 3050
2. January 21, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Evans, Taylor and Zimmer · as SSB 3050
3. January 29, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as SSB 3050
4. February 4, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2224 · as SSB 3050
5. February 5, 2026Filed in the Senate
6. February 5, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
7. February 24, 2026Passed the Senate, 47–0
8. February 25, 2026Arrived in the House