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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
Sponsored by the Senate Education Committee
Topics:K–12 education
Same legislation: SSB 3050
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 4, 2026
- Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 24, 202647–0
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary High school students in various types of schools could meet their computer science requirements through classes focused on technology, engineering, or manufacturing. These subjects can be taught as their own separate courses or combined with other career and technical education lessons. The state board of education will create the rules for how schools follow these changes.1
Read the official explanation
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 9 through 12 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. The bill requires the state board of education to adopt rules to implement the bill’s provisions.
Why it matters. Students in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools can meet part of their computer science requirements through instruction in technology, engineering, or manufacturing. This instruction can be taught through specific coursework units or through units that also satisfy career and technical education requirements. The state board of education will create rules to carry out these changes.2
Changed since by amendment S-5026; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 21, 2026 (as SSB 3050). On January 29, 2026 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 29, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
4 for · 0 against · 7 undecided · Who →
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Tried before
This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. A version became law.
- HF 2465 Modifying provisions related to the curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades nin…90th General Assembly · Signed by Governor · similarBecame law
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