2025 Regular Session
SB 558
Requiring computer science course prior to graduation
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia public high school students to earn one-half unit of credit in a computer science course before graduating. Starting with the ninth-grade class of 2027-2028, students must complete such a course. The state board will establish standards for these courses and provide a list of available options to schools, while also addressing teacher capacity and certification requirements.
Key provisions
- High school students must earn one-half unit of computer science credit to graduate.
- This requirement begins with the ninth-grade class entering in the 2027-2028 school year.
- ‘Computer science’ is defined as including the study of computers, programming, and algorithms, excluding basic computer applications.
- The state board will establish standards for computer science courses.
- Schools must offer computer science courses unless infeasible.
- The credit can be earned in grades eight through twelve.
- The credit can substitute for one-half math or personalized education plan credit.
- The state board will provide a list of course options and update them regularly.
Who is affected
- Public high school students
- School districts
- Teachers
- The State Board of Education
Notable changes
- Introduces a new requirement for computer science coursework for high school graduation.
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