Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3139: Establishes additional requirements for computer science courses in schools
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3139 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH (68). 6915H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 170.018, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to computer science courses in schools. Section A. Section 170.018, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 170.018, to read as follows: 170.018. 1. (1) For purposes of this section, "computer science course" means a course in which students study computers [and], algorithmic processes, cybersecurity, social media training, and artificial intelligence including their principles, hardware and software designs, implementation, and impact on society. The term shall include, but not be limited to, a stand-alone course at any elementary, middle, or high school or a course at any elementary or middle school that embeds computer science content within other subjects. (2) The department of elementary and secondary education shall, before July 1, 2019, develop a high school graduation policy that allows a student to fulfill one unit of academic credit with a district-approved computer science course meeting the standards of subsection of this section for any mathematics, science, or practical arts unit required for high school graduation. The policy shall require that all students have either taken all courses that require end-of-course examinations for math and science …
Sponsors
- Kem Smith (D, 068) · primary sponsor
- Marty Murray (D, 078)
- Rush, Tonya (D, 067)
- Thompson, Terry (R, 053)
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Common questions
- What is HB3139?
- HB3139 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes additional requirements for computer science courses in schools.
- What is the status of HB3139?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3139?
- Kem Smith (D, 068), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB3139?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3139&year=2026&code=R
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