Computer science — middle-school exploration

Requires exploratory computer-science instruction in public schools serving grades 6–8 beginning in 2026–27.

Jurisdiction: Louisiana · State / DC
Policy status: Effective
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: Required
Grades: 6-8
Audience: Multiple
Learning evidence: Student instruction required
Instrument: Statute / enacted law

Dates & implementation

School year 2026–27.

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

R.S. 17:280.3(A)(2); Act 268 (2025), §4.

Louisiana R.S. 17:280.3 and Act 268 of 2025https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=1388811 ↗Supporting primary sourcehttps://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425581 ↗

Implementation schedule: https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425581 . Cohort timing follows the 2025 amendment.

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 — Added after primary-source review.

Record ID: LA-2025-CS-MIDDLE

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