SSB 3050: Modifying provisions related to the curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve by allowing instruction related to technology, engineering, or manufacturing to meet a portion of the unit requirements related to computer science

What it does

_____ 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
2. January 21, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Evans, Taylor and Zimmer
3. January 29, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 4, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2224