Starting in the 2028-2029 school year, Illinois students entering 9th grade must complete a computer science and AI course for high school graduation.
If you operate a school in Illinois, you must ensure students complete a computer science course by 2029 or face potential graduation issues.
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What This Means
Illinois HB4411 mandates that students entering 9th grade complete a computer science and artificial intelligence course for high school graduation starting in the 2028-2029 school year. The bill also requires data reporting on computer science courses in grades K-8, affecting school boards and educators. This legislation aims to enhance computer science education across the state.
Key Provisions
- School boards must report data on K-8 computer science courses starting 2027-2028.
- State Board to create an endorsement for teaching computer science in grades 5-12.
- Students entering 9th grade must complete a computer science and AI course for graduation starting 2028-2029.
- The course can be taken in grades 7-12 and counts toward graduation requirements.
- Transferring students after 11th grade are exempt from the computer science requirement.
- Schools can enter cooperative agreements for resource sharing in computer science education.
Latest Legislative Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Compliance Checklist
Who: School boards
Deadline: By the end of the 2027-2028 school year
Penalty: Potential non-compliance issues with state education requirements
Who: High schools
Deadline: By the end of the 2028-2029 school year
Penalty: Students may not graduate without completing the requirement
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