As substituted 6/11/2026: - Establishes the 3-year Artificial Intelligence and Extended Reality in Schools Pilot Program, administered by the Department of Education, to help schools implement AI and XR technology. - Directs the Department of Education to invite 12 schools to participate, including one elementary, one middle, and one high school from each county and the City of Wilmington. - Requires the formation of a committee to study best practices and recommend AI and XR products that include security and privacy safeguards for student and educator data. - Requires the Department of Education to submit a final report on the program's effectiveness with a recommendation on whether the program should be expanded or adjusted.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jun 23, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Appropriations |
Jun 11, 2026 | — | HS 1 for HB 404 - Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House |
Jun 11, 2026 | — | Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 404 |
Jun 10, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Education |
Jun 10, 2026 | — | Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 10 On Its Merits |
May 7, 2026 | — | Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House |
| Last Action | Jun 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | May 8, 2026 |
| Updated | Jun 20, 2026 |