Massachusetts
CurrentDigital Literacy and Computer Science framework
Massachusetts publishes learning expectations across K–2, 3–5, 6–8 and 9–12. DESE also provides a district implementation process and a reviewed curriculum guide.
- Jurisdiction
- Massachusetts · 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
2016 framework; implementation resources include a 2025 curriculum guide. This entry does not establish a separate graduation credit.
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: Resources documented; funding unverified
Separate from funding for this policy: DESE publishes a district implementation process, grade-band resources and a reviewed 2025 curriculum guide. A dedicated district allocation was not verified.
Read funding sourceEvidence & source location
Massachusetts DESE: DLCS Implementation Resources
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: MA-2016-DLCS-STAND
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