Sec. 23. (a) After June 30, 2021, 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.
(b) After June 30, 2021, each public school, including each charter school, shall include computer science in the public school's curriculum for students in kindergarten through grade 12. A public high school fulfills the requirements under this subsection by meeting the requirements under subsection (a).
(c) If a public school fails to comply with this section, the department shall assist the public school in meeting the requirements under this section.
(d) The department shall:
(1) prepare an annual report concerning the implementation of computer science courses in public high schools, including charter schools, that includes the information described in subsection (e); 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.
(e) The report under subsection (d) must include the following information:
(1) The total number and percentage of computer science unique student course enrollments and course completions for each public high school, including each charter school, and 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.
(f) The department shall post the report described in subsections (d) and (e) on the department's Internet web site.
As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.76-2020, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 5. Mandatory Curriculum
20-30-5-0.5. Display of United States Flag; Pledge of Allegiance
20-30-5-2. Constitutions; Interdisciplinary Course
20-30-5-3. Protected Writings, Documents, and Records of American History or Heritage
20-30-5-4. System of Government; American History
20-30-5-4.5. Moment of Silence
20-30-5-5.5. Bullying Prevention; Student Instruction
20-30-5-5.7. Instruction on Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse
20-30-5-6. Good Citizenship Instruction
20-30-5-7.3. Civics Education Course Required
20-30-5-7.5. Physical Activities
20-30-5-9. Hygiene and Sanitary Science; Leaflet; Excused From Instruction
20-30-5-12. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
20-30-5-13. Instruction on Human Sexuality or Sexually Transmitted Diseases
20-30-5-15. Breast Cancer and Testicular Cancer Instruction
20-30-5-16. Human Organ and Blood Donor Program Instruction
20-30-5-18. Meningitis Information
20-30-5-19. Personal Financial Responsibility Instruction
20-30-5-21. Program, Class, or Activity Contrary to Curriculum Prohibited
20-30-5-22. Elective Course on Indiana Studies
20-30-5-23. Computer Science Course; Curriculum; Annual Report