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2025 Kansas Statutes
Chapter 72 - Schools
Article 32 - School Curriculum
72-3256 Definitions.

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KS Stat § 72-3256 (2025)
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72-3256. Definitions.
As used in the promoting advancement in computing knowledge act:

(a) "Computer science" means the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including principles, hardware and software designs, implementation and impact on society.

(b) "Computer science course" means any standalone computer science course of instruction that teaches the content in the Kansas model standards for computer science.

(c) "High-quality professional learning" means professional development activities that:

(1) Clarify the conceptual foundations of computer science;

(2) teach research-based practices, including hands-on and inquiry-based learning; and

(3) are intended for existing teachers with or without prior computer science experience.

(d) "High-quality professional learning providers" means any school district, school district interlocal cooperative, school district cooperative, institution of higher education, nonprofit organization or private entity that:

(1) Has successfully designed, implemented and scaled high-quality professional learning for teachers; and

(2) is approved or recommended by the state board of education as providing high-quality professional learning.

History: L. 2022, ch. 86, ยง 2; July 1.

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