Texas
CurrentTechnology instruction in every grade K–8
Students in every grade K–8 must receive technology-applications instruction. It covers computational thinking, algorithms, data, digital citizenship and practical technology skills. Schools can integrate the content into other subjects or teach a separate course.
- Jurisdiction
- Texas · State / DC
- Policy status
- Current
- Implementation phase
- Current
- Requirement
- Required
- Grades
- Each grade K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8; district schools and open-enrollment charters.
- Audience
- Students
- Learning evidence
- Student instruction required
- Instrument
- State law / regulation
Dates & implementation
The revised 2022 standards apply from school year 2024–25. The underlying K–8 instruction duty predates this revision.
A legal effective date can precede school implementation. This record documents policy intent or requirements; it does not independently confirm delivery in every classroom.
Exceptions & instructional scope
Delivery can be integrated across subjects; a separate technology-applications course is not required.
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.
Official source
Source review
This finding was checked against the linked official source on Oct 6, 2026. Read the source for the authoritative wording, affected grades and dates.
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