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VT H0318
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Monique Priestley
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AI Summary
- Public high schools must offer at least one computer science course for grades 9-12 beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, with middle schools offering exploratory computer science and elementary schools teaching basics of computational thinking
- Starting with the 2027-2028 school year, students must complete one high school level computer science course to receive a diploma, with waivers available through 2031 for schools unable to offer courses or students unable to complete the requirement
- Agency of Education will administer a competitive Computer Science Professional Development Grant Program to fund teacher training, credentialing, mentoring, and student recruitment efforts
- State Board of Education must adopt K-12 computer science standards by July 1, 2026 and establish a task force to develop a statewide strategic plan for expanding computer science education, with report due December 1, 2026
- $150,000 appropriated in fiscal year 2026 to create a full-time computer science supervisor position at the Agency of Education, with additional scholarship and grant programs for pre-service teachers beginning July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
An act relating to computer science in Vermont’s public schools
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education
2/25/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/25/2025
Full Bill Text
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