Computer science in the K–12 curriculum

Indiana’s education department describes SEA 172 as requiring every school to incorporate computer science in its K–12 curriculum. This is separate from the later graduation requirement.

Computer science

Jurisdiction: Indiana · State / DC
Policy status: Effective
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: Required
Grades: All K-12
Audience: Students
Learning evidence: Student instruction required
Instrument: State education agency guidance

Dates & implementation

Current curriculum requirement; 2023 K–8 standards and instructional frameworks are published.

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 program authorized

Separate from funding for this policy: IDOE identifies the Next Level Computer Science Grant Program and CS Fund for teacher PD. Current appropriations, application dates and award availability were not established in this review.

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Evidence & source location

IDOE Computer Science: Computer Science Legislation; SEA 172 / IC 20-30-5-23

IDOE Computer Science: Computer Science Legislation; SEA 172 / IC 20-30-5-23https://www.in.gov/doe/students/computer-science/ ↗

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: IN-2018-CS-K12

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