An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for computer science education; and abrogating a regulation.

This Pennsylvania bill requires public high schools to offer at least one computer science course starting in the 2027-2028 school year. It mandates that the state Department of Education create a strategic plan by July 2026 to expand computer science education to every school within five years, with a specific focus on increasing access for underserved groups such as female students, low-income students, and rural students. The law also requires these courses to meet high-quality standards and includes social media education as part of the curriculum. Additionally, the bill calls for the development of rigorous curriculum guidelines and professional training for teachers to support this new requirement.