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GA SB249
GA SB249"Quality Basic Education Act,"; beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; provide
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Introduced
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that, beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to provide for certain computer science courses to be substituted for units of credit graduation requirements in certain other subject areas; to provide for such exception; to revise legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's education law to require all high school students to complete a computer science course as a graduation requirement beginning in the 2031-2032 school year. The bill expands the definition of computer science to include emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and provides flexibility in how students can fulfill this requirement. Students can complete a full-credit computer science course or a Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) course embedded with computer science, which can also count towards other graduation credits in areas like math, science, CTAE, modern language, fine arts, or electives. The course can be taken in grades 8-12 and must meet state board of education standards, with delivery options including traditional classroom, blended learning, or online formats. The bill also limits how many core subject credits (math and science) can be offset by computer science courses, while allowing unlimited offsets for CTAE and elective credits. Additionally, the legislation emphasizes the importance of computer science education by highlighting its critical thinking skills and potential career opportunities, and continues to support professional development for teachers in computer science instruction.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70775 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/233730 |
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