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IA SF2224

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Education

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all computer science education standards (elementary through high school) to include instruction on artificial intelligence fundamentals, including what AI is, how it works, and its societal and ethical impacts.

  • Mandates that the required one-half unit of high school computer science incorporate these updated AI-inclusive standards and may include instruction in applied sciences, technology, engineering, or manufacturing fields.

  • Requires practitioner preparation programs to include training in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking appropriate to the grade level and subject area the student will teach, effective for students admitted on or after July 1, 2028.

  • Extends computer science curriculum requirements, including the applied sciences/engineering instruction options, to charter schools and innovation zone schools in the same manner as traditional school districts.

Legislative Description

A bill for an act 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. (Formerly SSB 3050.)

Last Action

Read first time, referred to Education. H.J. 416.

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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