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IA HF2540
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
- Requires one semester of computer science and artificial intelligence for high school graduation starting with the 2030-2031 graduating class, which can count toward both the CS/AI requirement and one semester of math or science
- Mandates that computer science and AI education standards cover what AI is, how it works, and the societal and ethical impacts of artificial intelligence at all grade levels
- Requires the Department of Education to publish by June 30, 2027, a list of approved computer science and AI courses that satisfy graduation requirements
- Directs the department to create a plan by June 30, 2027, to expand statewide computer science and AI teacher capacity, with targeted support for schools with fewer than 500 students in grades 9-12
- Adds artificial intelligence to existing K-12 computer science instruction requirements and practitioner preparation program standards
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to computer science and artificial intelligence education, including high school curricula and graduation requirements, and practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 610.)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 305.
2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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