Bill > SF3379

This bill establishes a comprehensive approach to computer science education in Minnesota's school districts by encouraging districts to adopt local computer science standards aligned with a new framework to be developed by the Department of Education by July 1, 2026. The framework will define computer science, identify skills for different grade levels, provide implementation guidance, and recommend teaching practices that reduce barriers to access and participation, particularly for individuals with disabilities. The bill mandates the creation of a computer science supervisor position at the Department of Education to support district implementation, and requires the development of a strategic plan by July 1, 2027, which includes data collection on computer science education, defining performance indicators, creating professional learning strategies for educators, and developing recommendations for expanding computer science access to rural, low-income, and Indigenous communities. Notably, while the department will develop computer science standards through their standard process, districts will not be required to implement these standards. The bill also modifies existing education statutes to include computer science in the list of core academic areas and streamlines the standards development process by not requiring formal rulemaking for computer science standards.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3379&ssn=0&y=2025