Directs the council on elementary and secondary education to develop recommendations for a high school curriculum to prepare students for successful postsecondary education and careers in computer science.

## Summary of the Bill

This bill would direct Rhode Island's Council on Elementary and Secondary Education to create recommendations for a high school curriculum focused on computer science. The goal is to help prepare high school students for success in college programs and careers related to computer science. Essentially, the state would be taking a formal step toward ensuring that students have access to a well-designed computer science education before they graduate high school.

The bill would primarily affect high school students across Rhode Island, as well as the educators and school districts that would eventually implement any recommended curriculum changes. By having the state council develop these recommendations, the bill aims to create a more standardized approach to computer science education, helping students build the skills they need for an increasingly technology-driven job market and for pursuing computer science degrees in college.

It's worth noting that the bill directs the council to develop *recommendations*, not mandatory requirements. This means the council would study what an effective computer science curriculum should look like and offer guidance, but the bill itself does not automatically impose new courses or requirements on schools. As of its most recent legislative action, the bill has been referred to the House Education Committee, which has recommended holding it for further study, with a hearing scheduled for January 2026.