MN HF2905

Districts encouraged to adopt local computer science standards aligned with a Department of Education framework to be developed by July 1, 2026; state academic standards in computer science must also be developed, though districts are not required to implement them

Competitive grants established for school districts and charter schools to develop comprehensive computer science plans (due June 30, 2027) and to implement those plans, with priority for schools serving K-8 students, high schools, underrepresented populations, and sites with fewer than 500 students

Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board required to adopt rules mandating all licensed teachers include foundational computer science professional development in license renewal requirements

Grants authorized for teacher preparation programs to establish computer science licensure programs or integrate computer science into existing programs, plus a support program offering free coursework, yearlong mentorship, fee waivers, and $1,000 stipends for teachers newly earning computer science licenses

Department of Education must develop an implementation plan by July 1, 2027 including data collection on K-12 computer science access, professional learning strategies for educators, and recommendations for expanding access to rural, low-income, and Tribal Nation communities