Section 37-13-205 - DefinitionsAs used in Sections 37-13-201 through 37-13-213, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed in this section:
(a) "Computer science" means the study of computers, algorithmic processes, coding, and logical thinking, including computer principles, their hardware and software designs, their implementation and their impact on society.(b) "Computer science courses" means high school and middle school courses that teach computer science as stand-alone implementations; and elementary curriculum that provides instruction in computer science as stand-alone implementations or embedded in other subjects and focuses on how to create and understand technology, rather than simply using technology.(c) "Offer" means providing instruction with appropriately endorsed teachers, for any computer science course which awards a Carnegie unit. At the elementary level, instruction may be offered by a licensed teacher or paraprofessional who is under the guidance or supervision of a licensed teacher, and who has received training for computer science instruction approved by the State Department of Education: (i) Who is onsite at the physical location of the school; or(ii) Who is not onsite at the physical location of the school but conducts the course through virtual means with a proctor onsite at the physical location of the school.(d) "Paraprofessional" consists of school employees who support instructional delivery and are deemed to be qualified and have received the professional learning opportunities to perform the job functions associated with providing instruction.Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 498, SB 2586,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023.Added by Laws, 2021, ch. 389, HB 633,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2021.