Florida Governor signed legislation requiring all public middle schools in the state to offer at least one dedicated computer science course beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. The mandate makes Florida the fifth state to require CS education at the middle school level.
The law allocates $45 million for teacher training and curriculum development, with a focus on recruiting educators from the technology industry through alternative certification pathways.
Critics argue the timeline is unrealistic given the current shortage of qualified computer science teachers, while supporters say early exposure is essential for workforce readiness.
