§ 20-30-5-23 — Computer science course; curriculum; annual report

(a) Each public high school, including each
charter school, shall offer at least one (1) computer science course as
a one (1) semester elective in the public high school's curriculum at
least once each school year for high school students. This subsection
expires July 1, 2028.
(b) After June 30, 2028, each public high school, including each
charter school, shall offer at least once each school year at least one (1)
computer science course as a separate subject in the public high
school's curriculum that:
(1) satisfies the computer science instruction content
requirements; and
(2) beginning in 2029, enables high school students to
successfully complete instruction on computer science to be
eligible to graduate from high school under the requirements;
set forth in IC 20-32-4-18.
(c) Each public school, including each charter school, shall include
computer science in the public school's curriculum for students in
kindergarten through grade 12. Before July 1, 2028, a public high
school fulfills the requirements under this subsection by meeting the
requirements under subsection (a). After June 30, 2028, a public high
school fulfills the requirements under this subsection by meeting the
requirements under subsection (b).
(d) If a public school fails to comply with this section, the
department shall assist the public school in meeting the requirements
under this section.
(e) The department shall:
(1) prepare an annual report concerning the implementation of
computer science courses in public schools, including charter
schools, that includes the information described in subsection (f);
and
(2) submit, before December 1 of each year, the report to the
following:
(A) The state board.
(B) The general assembly.
(C) The commission for higher education.
The department shall submit the written report to the general assembly
in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
(f) The report under subsection (e) must include the following
information:
(1) The total number and percentage of computer science unique
student course enrollments and course completions for each:
(A) public elementary school, including each charter school, for
students in grade 8; and
(B) public high school, including each charter school;
by each course title approved by the department.
(2) The number and percentage of unique student enrollments and
course completions in a computer science course by each course
title approved by the department and disaggregated by:
(A) race;
(B) gender;
(C) grade;
(D) ethnicity;
(E) limited English language proficiency;
(F) free or reduced price lunch status; and
(G) eligibility for special education.
(3) The number of computer science instructors at each school
disaggregated by:
(A) gender;
(B) certification, if applicable; and
(C) academic degree.
(4) Any other pertinent matters.
(g) The department shall post the report described in subsections (e)
and (f) on the department's website.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.76-2020, SEC.4; P.L.150-2024, SEC.32.