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ND HB1398
Bill
Status
3/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mike Lefor
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AI Summary
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Elementary and middle schools must provide instruction in computer science, including cybersecurity, and develop a computer science and cybersecurity integration plan approved by July 1, 2024.
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High schools must offer one unit of computer science or cybersecurity as a required course and develop a computer science and cybersecurity integration plan approved by July 1, 2024.
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High school graduation minimum requirements (effective after July 31, 2025) include one unit of computer science or cybersecurity, with a waiver available if the student completes an approved computer science and cybersecurity integration plan.
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The superintendent of public instruction shall provide grants up to $300,000 total to eligible entities including school districts, nonpublic schools, libraries, career centers, and workforce centers to offer computer operations and cybersecurity courses for adults from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.
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Grant recipients must use grant funds to pay stipends to teachers of computer operations and cybersecurity courses for adults.
Legislative Description
Mandatory computer science and cybersecurity instruction and minimum requirements for high school graduation; and to provide an expiration date.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/24
3/28/2023