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

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 4, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 24, 202647–0
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   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. 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?

Amendments · 1

1 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

• S-5026 · filed February 24, 2026 by Sen. Lynn Evans (R)

  AI summary This amendment requires computer science standards to include instruction on artificial intelligence, including how it works and its societal and ethical impacts. It also adds a requirement for teacher preparation programs to include training in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking. These new teacher training requirements would apply to students admitted to such programs on or after July 1, 2028.
  Adopted
  February 24, 2026