New York A05689 requires high school students to complete a computer science course for graduation and directs the Department of Education to.

New York A05689 amends the education law to establish a computer science course requirement for high school graduation. Students must complete one high school level computer science course to receive a diploma. The Department of Education must adopt a list of approved courses by July 1, 2028, and make it publicly available. The bill also mandates that teacher preparation programs include computer science instruction starting July 1, 2030. Additionally, the Department of Education must create a computer science supervisor position to oversee the implementation of these provisions.

New York A05689 requires high school students to complete a computer science course for graduation and directs the Department of Education to.

New York A05689 amends the education law to establish a computer science course requirement for high school graduation. Students must complete one high school level computer science course to receive a diploma. The Department of Education must adopt a list of approved courses by July 1, 2028, and make it publicly available. The bill also mandates that teacher preparation programs include computer science instruction starting July 1, 2030. Additionally, the Department of Education must create a computer science supervisor position to oversee the implementation of these provisions.