Computer science instruction in grades 7–8

Dates & implementation

Instruction requirement began July 1, 2023.

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 documented

Separate from funding for this policy: CS teacher-endorsement and competitive PD grants are documented. The published PD application deadline is November 1, 2026; endorsement applications close May 1, 2027, or earlier if funds are spent. Award and eligibility are not guaranteed.

Evidence & source location

Iowa DOE HF2629 guidance, pp.1–2; Iowa Code 256.11(4)

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: IA-2020-CS-MIDDLE