Computer science graduation requirement

Students in the graduating class of 2029 and later must complete computer science as a separate subject. IDOE identifies eligible courses and provides course frameworks.

Computer science

Jurisdiction: Indiana · State / DC
Policy status: Enacted - not yet effective
Implementation phase: Upcoming
Requirement: Required
Grades: 9-12
Audience: Students
Learning evidence: Student instruction required
Instrument: State education agency guidance

Dates & implementation

First graduating cohort: class of 2029. This does not apply to all current graduating students.

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: Graduation Requirement; IC 20-32-4-18(b)

IDOE: Graduation Requirement; IC 20-32-4-18(b)https://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-2024-CS-GRAD

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