As enacted: - Requires the State Department of Education to develop a statewide framework for the use of generative artificial intelligence in K-12 public schools. - Requires local school districts and public charter schools to adopt a policy governing the use of generative AI by students and employees. - Directs the State Department of Education to develop K-12 literacy standards and a professional development plan for educators related to generative AI. - Establishes procurement requirements for generative AI tools, including vendor disclosures and compliance with data privacy laws. - The 3/12/2026 amendments prohibit AI from being used to replace a human teacher.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 19, 2026 | — | Signed by Governor on 03/19/26 Session Law Chapter 71 Effective: 07/01/2026 |
Mar 19, 2026 | — | Reported delivered to Governor at 4:06 p.m. on 03/18/26 |
Mar 18, 2026 | — | Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor |
Mar 18, 2026 | — | Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate |
Mar 17, 2026 | — | Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker |
Mar 17, 2026 | — | Read third time as amended in the House – PASSED - 27-6-2 AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke(Bjerke), Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Lakey, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Ricks, Ruchti, Taylor, Toews, VanOrden, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow, Woller(Rabe), Woodward NAYS – Galloway, Keyser, Kohl, Lenney, Zito, Zuiderveld Absent and excused – Semmelroth, Shippy Floor Sponsor - Cook Title apvd - to enrol |
Mar 16, 2026 | — | Read second time as amended in the House, filed for Third Reading |
Mar 13, 2026 | — | Read first time as amended in the House, filed for Second Reading |
| Last Action | Mar 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |