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Bill
SB 2535
Overview: SB 2535, MS Future Innovators Act; enact to require high-school computer science or CTE with embedded computer science course, Died In Committee, Introduced: March 13, 20
Overview: SB 2535, MS Future Innovators Act; enact to require high-school computer science or CTE with embedded computer science course, Died In Committee, Introduced: March 13, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The MS Future Innovators Act aims to enhance computer science education in Mississippi high schools by requiring students to complete either a dedicated computer science course or a career and technical education (CTE) course with embedded computer science content.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates that all public high school students in Mississippi complete at least one computer science course or a CTE course with integrated computer science components
- Directs the State Board of Education to develop and implement the necessary curriculum and teacher training programs
- Provides funding for the development and implementation of the new computer science education requirements
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- High school students in Mississippi would be required to fulfill the new computer science education mandate
- Teachers would need to be trained to deliver the new computer science-focused curriculum
- The state's education system would be impacted by the need to develop and integrate the new computer science requirements
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has died in committee, meaning it did not progress further in the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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