Mississippi SB2294 mandates computer science education for high school students starting in 2029.
Mississippi SB2294 introduces a new requirement for public high school students entering ninth grade in 2029 to earn one credit in a computer science course or an industry-aligned career and technical education course with embedded computer science. These courses must be approved by the State Board of Education and include instruction on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The bill also amends the Mississippi Code to define relevant terms and specifies that these courses can fulfill state graduation requirements. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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