K–12 computer science learning opportunities

Florida requires public schools to provide K–12 CS learning opportunities. Elementary examples are permissive; this is not a requirement that each pupil complete a separate CS course.

Computer science

Jurisdiction: Florida · State / DC
Policy status: Effective
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: Required
Grades: All K-12
Audience: Students
Learning evidence: Learning opportunities required
Instrument: Statute / enacted law

Dates & implementation

Current statute; opportunities must be provided.

A legal effective date can precede school implementation. This record documents policy intent or requirements; it does not independently confirm delivery in every classroom.

Funding & support

Related support: Funding authorized; appropriation conditional

Separate from funding for this policy: Section 1007.2616 authorizes teacher-training funding and bonuses subject to legislative appropriation. This entry does not establish an active grant round or funds awarded to a district.

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Evidence & source location

Florida Statutes 1007.2616(2)(a)

Florida Statutes 1007.2616(2)(a)https://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2025/1007.2616 ↗

Source-scoped finding. An agency description of a legal duty is distinguished from direct review of operative law in the source locator. Policy evidence does not establish classroom delivery.

Review history

Reviewed against official sources

Source availability checked Oct 4, 2026: Source reopened. This is separate from verification of the policy claim below.

Source review date recorded in database: 10/3/2026

2026-10-03 — Official source opened for the learning release; duty, grade scope and implementation timing reviewed. Same-agent consistency check; no independent review.

Record ID: FL-CS-OPPORTUNITIES

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