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MS HB1165

MS HB1165
Computer science curriculum; require State Department of Education to implement in K-12 public schools.

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Introduced
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/11/2020
Passed
Dead
06/17/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Authorize And Direct The State Department Of Education To Implement A Mandatory K-12 Computer Science Curriculum Based On The Mississippi College And Career-readiness Standards For Computer Science Which Includes Instruction In, But Not Limited To, Computational Thinking, Cyber-related, Programming, Cyber Security, Data Science, Robotics, And Other Computer Science And Cyber-related Content; To Prescribe Minimum Components Of The Curriculum At Each Grade Level; And To Provide For Teacher Training As Needed At All Grade Levels.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes and directs the Mississippi State Department of Education to implement a mandatory K-12 computer science curriculum based on the state's College and Career-Readiness Standards for computer science. The curriculum includes instruction in computational thinking, problem-solving, programming, cybersecurity, data science, robotics, and other computer science and cyber-related content. The bill outlines specific requirements for when computer science courses must be offered at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, starting in the 2021-2022 school year and reaching full implementation by the 2023-2024 school year. The bill also provides for teacher training to be coordinated by the State Department of Education and the Center for Cyber Education at Mississippi State University, and requires the Department to submit annual reports on the progress of implementing the computer science curriculum.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Died On Calendar (on 06/17/2020)

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