Illinois SB1636 mandates computer science course reporting and requires high school students to complete a computer science course.
SB1636 amends the School Code to require school boards to report data on computer science courses offered in grades kindergarten through 8 starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The data includes course descriptions, enrollment statistics, and alignment with state learning standards. Students entering 9th grade from the 2027-2028 school year must complete a high school computer science course to receive a diploma. This course can fulfill either the foreign language or mathematics requirement.
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