HB3139

Establishes additional requirements for computer science courses in schools

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB3139 establishes requirements for computer science courses in schools, including curriculum frameworks and teacher endorsements.

Missouri HB3139 mandates that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education develop curriculum frameworks for computer science courses. The bill requires high school students to complete at least half a unit of computer science credit to graduate. It also mandates that computer science courses meet specific academic performance standards. Additionally, the bill establishes a Computer Science Education Fund to support teacher professional development in computer science.

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Current
Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Feb 2

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 29

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)