Enacts new GS 115C-81.66 requiring the State Board of Education to adopt standards for age-appropriate instruction on artificial intelligence for grades K-12. Requires the standards include basic concepts of artificial intelligence (AI), real work applications, economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information provided by AI, and responsible, ethical use of AI. Requires that these standards allow for AI instruction to be included in the standards for computer science courses offered in middle and high schools. Applies beginning with the 2025-26 school year.
AI ETHICS AND LITERACY ACROSS EDUCATION.
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AN ACT TO REQUIRE INSTRUCTION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SCHOOLS.Intro. by Bradley, Theodros, Chaudhuri.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 26 2025)
Bill History:
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
S 640
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Bill S 640 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 31 2025 - View Summary
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