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IA SSB1164

SB

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Education

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows instruction in applied sciences, technology, engineering, or manufacturing to fulfill a portion of the one-half unit computer science requirement for high school students (grades 9-12)

  • Expands eligible subject areas to include transportation, distribution, logistics, architecture, and construction coursework

  • Permits the computer science requirement to be met through dedicated coursework or through courses that also satisfy career and technical education requirements

  • Applies to school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools

  • Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules implementing these provisions

Legislative Description

A bill for an act 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.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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