Why 4/5: Establishes new statewide guidance and a pilot program for AI use in K-12 education, requiring significant operational changes for school divisions.
The Department of Education will establish an AI Innovation in Education Pilot Program to fund and evaluate artificial intelligence use in public schools, requiring school boards to implement new policies for safe and ethical AI use in instruction. This initiative aims to integrate AI responsibly into K-12 education, supporting instruction, tutoring, student engagement, and teacher development.
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Conferees appointed by Senate
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Senate Conferees: Pekarsky, Favola, Head
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Conferees appointed by House
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House Conferees: Rasoul, Maldonado, Cherry
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Conference Report released
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by Senate (37-Y 2-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by House (95-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB394ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB394)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 943 (effective 7/1/2026)