CS4IA

Bringing together educators, students, nonprofits, industry, and higher education to collaborate and coordinate efforts to provide high-quality computer science learning for all Iowans.

The Story of CS Education in Iowa

2017

Gov. Terry Branstand Senate File 274 into law setting the goal that schools would offer high-quality computer science instruction beginning July 1, 2019. The bill called for state computer science standards, endorsements for computer science instruction, and the Professional Development Incentive Fund.

2017

CSTA Iowa was formed, creating the state chapter of the national organization.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 2629 into law requiring computer science instruction.

High schools must offer at least one high-quality semester course beginning July 1, 2022.
Middle schools must provide high-quality computer science in 7th or 8th grade beginning July 1, 2023
Elementary schools must provide high-quality computer science in at least one grade level beginning July 1, 2023
Schools must develop computer science plans beginning July 1, 2022
The state must develop a computer science plan beginning July 1, 2022

2020

Members of the nine Area Education Agencies, the STEM Council, and NewboCo participated in training to facilitate CSforAll SCRIPT (Strategic CS for All Planning Tool for School Districts) planning to help districts complete their required district plans.

2022

First year of high school offer-and-teach requirement goes into effect.

2023

First year of elementary and 7-8 requirements go in effect.
Iowa is ranked 7th in the nation for access to high school computer science instruction