Minnesota integrated computer-science standards

Minnesota requires CS concepts and skills to be embedded as content-area standards are revised. MDE identifies current integration in English language arts, mathematics and science. Districts determine curriculum and delivery; MDE states there is no separate CS graduation requirement.

Computer science

Jurisdiction: Minnesota · State / DC
Policy status: Effective
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: Required with local discretion
Grades: All K-12
Audience: Multiple
Learning evidence: Curriculum standards required
Instrument: Standards / graduation requirement

Dates & implementation

Integration duty dates to 2018; subject-specific standards have their own implementation schedules.

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

Standards, Assessments and Graduation Requirements sections.

Minnesota integrated computer-science standardshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/stds/ComputerScience/ ↗

Official agency explanation reviewed. This record concerns integrated standards; each subject revision and classroom implementation schedule still needs separate reconciliation.

Review history

Reviewed against primary evidence

Source availability checked Oct 5, 2026: Official source body read. This is separate from verification of the policy claim below.

Source review date recorded in database: 2026-10-05

2026-10-05 — Read the identified primary authority and scope. Added to the learning inventory; independent review remains open.

Record ID: MN-2018-CS-INTEGRATED

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