Local computer-literacy graduation proficiency

School units must establish commissioner-approved computer-literacy proficiency and performance levels for graduation. Computer-use and application instruction must be available at the secondary level. This is not a specified statewide CS course.

Digital literacy

Jurisdiction: Maine · State / DC
Policy status: Current
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: Required
Grades: Secondary / high-school graduation
Audience: Students
Learning evidence: Student instruction required
Instrument: State law / regulation

Dates & implementation

Current statutory duty; competency levels are locally established with commissioner approval. Original precise effective date is not established here.

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

Funding details not confirmed

Dedicated funding and current award availability are not established in this collection. This does not mean no funding exists.

Evidence & source location

20-A M.R.S. §4724.

Local computer-literacy graduation proficiencyhttps://www.legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/20-A/title20-Asec4724.pdf ↗

This is an inventory correction. The date this record was added does not establish a new enactment or new classroom implementation.

Review history

Reviewed against primary evidence

Source availability checked Oct 5, 2026: Primary text reviewed for the stated duty. This is separate from verification of the policy claim below.

Source review date recorded in database: 2026-10-05

2026-10-05 — Primary-source scope and timing reviewed. Complete state/topic and superseding-law audit remains open.

Record ID: ME-COMPUTER-LITERACY

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