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LA HB372
LA HB372Provides relative to computer science as a high school graduation requirement (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
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Introduced
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
In Committee
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Passed
06/11/2025
06/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/11/2025
06/11/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:5025.7(introductory paragraph) and 5026(F)(introductory paragraph) and to repeal Section 6(A) and (D) of Act No. 211 of the 2024 Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana, relative to curricula; to provide relative to Computer Science as a required high school course; to provide for alignment with the core curriculum requirements for qualifications for TOPS awards; to provide for applicability; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Louisiana's education requirements to integrate computer science into high school graduation and TOPS scholarship criteria. Specifically, the bill extends eligibility for Opportunity, Performance, and Honors Awards for students graduating between the 2027-2028 and 2029-2030 school years, with adjustments to core curriculum requirements. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, computer science may count as math and science credits for high school career majors, and from the 2027-2028 school year, students will be required to take a computer science course as one of their Jump Start courses unless it is used to fulfill math or science credits. Additionally, the bill mandates that public high schools begin providing computer science instruction in the 2026-2027 school year, with a one-credit computer science course becoming a graduation requirement for students entering ninth grade in the 2027-2028 school year and beyond. The legislation aims to ensure students have exposure to and training in computer science, aligning educational requirements with technological workforce needs and providing more flexibility in course selection for high school students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2025. (on 06/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB372&sbi=y |
| Analysis - Resume Digest for HB372 | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1430226 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425581 |
| Fiscal Note - HB372 Enrolled | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423824 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423159 |
| Fiscal Note - HB372 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1406244 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405897 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB372 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1406121 |
| Fiscal Note - HB372 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404876 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1403013 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB372 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1403026 |
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