Technology Applications is part of the required curriculum. The district may provide instruction in a variety of arrangements and settings, including integration of technology into curriculum areas. Beginning with all freshmen in 1997-1998, students are required to have one technology applications graduation credit under all graduation plans. This graduation credit has been known as computer science, computing proficiency, or computing credit. Specific courses at the middle school are no longer required.
Districts have the authority to develop examinations for students to demonstrate their proficiency.
Yes, as defined in 74.1 and in the Texas Education Code 28.001. Furthermore, districts must teach a course in the required curriculum in which ten or more students want to enroll. If the district intends to offer particular courses only every other year, it must notify all enrolled students of that fact. Handbook Texas Curriculum Requirements at TEA's web site.