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IA SF2094
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kerry Gruenhagen
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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 may include 8th grade computer science instruction
- Mandates high-quality standards for computer science and AI education at elementary, middle, and high school levels, including instruction on what AI is, how it works, how to design it, its societal impacts, and ethical considerations
- Directs the Department of Education to publish by June 30, 2027, a list of approved computer science and AI courses and a plan to expand statewide teacher capacity, with targeted support for schools with fewer than 500 students in grades 9-12
- Requires K-12 computer science and AI instruction to be offered in at least one grade level starting with the 2023-2024 school year
- Establishes that AI education should prepare students for personal and professional success in Iowa's high-technology, knowledge-based economy
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to computer science and artificial intelligence education, including high school curricula and graduation requirements, practitioner preparation programs, and college admissions, and including applicability provisions.
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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