Voluntary computer science standards

Ohio publishes CS standards and model curriculum. The department states that districts are not required to use them; course substitution rules are a separate question.

Computer science

Jurisdiction: Ohio · 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

Voluntary standards; no must-offer requirement established by this source.

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: No-cost course access documented

Separate from funding for this policy: Eligible grades 7–12 students can take one approved CS course per year unavailable at their school at no cost to the student. This is not a general district funding allocation.

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Evidence & source location

Ohio DEW CS FAQ: Are districts required to offer courses? ORC 3301.079(A)(4)

Ohio DEW CS FAQ: Are districts required to offer courses? ORC 3301.079(A)(4)https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Computer-Science/Resources-for-Computer-Science/Frequently-Asked-Questions-for-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: OH-2022-CS-STAND

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