Utah K–5 and 6–12 computer science standards

Utah publishes K–5 and 6–12 CS standards and a state master plan. Its integration approach connects computational thinking and problem-solving across subjects.

Computer science

Jurisdiction: Utah · State / DC
Policy status: Guidance current
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: Recommended
Grades: All K-12
Audience: Students
Learning evidence: Published standards
Instrument: State education agency guidance

Dates & implementation

Standards developed in 2019; this entry does not establish universal student participation.

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: USBE documents the 2019 CS for Utah Grant Program for local plans, courses and teacher training. Current award availability and allocation totals were not verified.

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Evidence & source location

USBE: Utah Computer Science Standards and Access for All

USBE: Utah Computer Science Standards and Access for Allhttps://www.schools.utah.gov/cte/computerscienceutah ↗

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: UT-2019-CS-STAND

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