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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
Topics:K–12 education
Same legislation: SF 2224
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 4, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2224
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 2224 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2224 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Students in grades K-12 can now meet some of their computer science requirements by taking classes in technology, engineering, or manufacturing. These lessons can be taught as separate courses or combined with other career and technical education subjects. The state board of education will create the specific rules for how schools follow this change.1
Read the official explanation
_____ 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. The bill requires the state board of education to adopt rules to implement the bill’s provisions.
Changed since by amendment S-5026; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 21, 2026. 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
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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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