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

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

Sec. 23. (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) The number of public schools, including charter schools, that offer courses in digital literacy.

(5) Any other pertinent matters.

(g) The department shall post the report described in subsections (e) and (f) on the department's website.

As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.76-2020, SEC.4; P.L.150-2024, SEC.32; P.L.74-2026, SEC.115.