RI H7117

Council on elementary and secondary education must develop recommendations for computer science curriculum by December 31, 2027, addressing high school course rigor, labor market skills, and strategies to encourage underrepresented students to pursue the field

Commissioner of elementary and secondary education must establish academic standards for computer science high school curriculum, including coding and programming benchmarks, by June 30, 2028

Computer science courses should enable students to satisfy mathematics and science admission requirements at state institutions including Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, and University of Rhode Island

School districts that do not offer approved computer science courses must provide student access through virtual schools, online programs, or other means

Commissioner must annually report on approved courses, student enrollment by district, and the number of certified computer science educators across public and charter schools