I think it’s worth pointing out that the “strategic partners” of this organization, those who fund this standard, have a commercial interest in selling curriculum materials based on the standard.

I don't think that in any way dilutes the veracity or applicability of the standards. I also think the strategic partners have more of an interest in building strong pipeline of computer scientists.

Strategic partners can certainly be nefarious, but in this case, I see best-effort / best-intention in helping schools better deliver computer science.