HB594

Require students complete a high school computer science course

Introduced·11/18/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB594 requires high school students to complete a computer science course.

Ohio HB594 amends the Ohio Revised Code to require school districts and students to complete at least one unit of computer science in grades eight through twelve. Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, districts must offer at least one computer science course in each school building that enrolls students in grades nine through twelve. Districts and schools offering computer science courses for the first time must notify parents of the new course offering.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 8

1:45 PM

House Education Hall, T., 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

Feb 4

9:45 AM

House Education Hall, T., 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Nov 19, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Education

Nov 18, 2025

House

Introduced