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Minas Gerais mandates Digital Education curriculum component from 2026

Minas Gerais integrated the Computational Curriculum Reference into its curriculum framework, making Digital Education a mandatory component for high school students from 2026. The curriculum covers computational thinking, digital culture, and ethical technology use. Elementary schools integrate computing across subjects. The state also launched the Aprender Já programme with an AI-powered platform providing structured pedagogical materials and AI features for test correction and evaluation support.