Establishes additional requirements for computer science courses in schools
HB 3139 requires Missouri schools to establish standardized computer science courses covering topics like AI, cybersecurity, and algorithms for all grades. It allows these courses to count toward math or science graduation credits while mandating schools to inform students and parents about potential college admission impacts. The bill creates a dedicated fund for teacher training in computer science and requires all high schools to offer at least one CS course by 2023. Schools must also report student demographics in these courses to track participation across gender, race, and special education status.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kem Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Marty Murray
DDemocratic
Co
Terry Thompson
RRepublican
Co
Tonya Rush
DDemocratic
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