HB1027: Quality Basic Education Act; half-credit computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; require in 2026-2027 school year

Legislative Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that beginning in the 2026-2027 school year at least a half-credit computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to require that such course shall not include virtual or remote instruction, subject to an exception; to provide for such exception; to revise legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.