SB326

Require students complete a high school computer science course

Chamber Passed·6/10/26

Ohio SB326 requires high school students to complete a computer science course to graduate.

Ohio SB326 mandates that starting with students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2029, they must complete one unit of computer science as part of their high school curriculum. This requirement applies to all public and chartered nonpublic high schools. The bill also outlines provisions for offering computer science courses, including the option for virtual or distance learning if in-person courses are not feasible. Additionally, it allows students to use computer science courses to satisfy certain mathematics or science requirements.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–0 · Jun 10
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

6 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 9

3:00 PM

Senate Education 6th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

May 12

3:30 PM

Senate Education 5th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

History

Jun 16

House

Introduced

Jun 10

Senate

Passed

Jun 10

Senate

Reported - Substitute: Education