Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1503: Computer Science Education and Certification
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1503 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Computer Science Education and Certification. Primary sponsor: Mike Giallombardo (Republican), Careers & Workforce Subcommittee, Education & Employment Committee. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in returning Messages.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Computer Science Education and Certification; Provides requirements for general education core courses with technology component; requires high school computer science courses to include instruction on artificial intelligence; requires SBE to establish separate computer science subject area coverages for specified grades & to continue comprehensive K–12 coverage; requires DOE to present recommended competencies for certain subject area coverages to state board by specified date; requires department to coordinate examinations for such subject area coverages by specified date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Giallombardo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Careers & Workforce Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Education & Employment Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Linda Chaney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Susan Valdés | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in returning Messages
- In Messages
- Refused to concur, requested House to recede
- In returning messages
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 105, NAYS 0
- Concurred in Senate amendment 593280 as amended
- Amendment 898007 adopted
- Added to Senate Message List
- In Messages
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 33 NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Amendment(s) adopted (593280)
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