{
  "title": "Edictai article sources: Which states require school districts to adopt an AI policy",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0",
  "article": "local-ai-policy-mandates",
  "records": [
    {
      "note": "1",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Tennessee",
      "identifier": "SB 1711",
      "title": "AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence",
      "status_or_publisher": "Became law, 19 Mar 2024",
      "locator": "Senate Amendment 1 (SA0527), Section 2 (TCA 49-2-203(a))",
      "quote": "Adopt a policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence by students, teachers, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes. The policy must be implemented in schools no later than the 2024-2025 school year.",
      "source_url": "https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0527.pdf"
    },
    {
      "note": "2",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Arkansas",
      "identifier": "HB 1958",
      "title": "To Require Public Entities To Create A Policy Concerning The Authorized Use Of Artificial Intelligence",
      "status_or_publisher": "Became law, 17 Apr 2025",
      "locator": "Section 1, 25-1-128(b)(3)",
      "quote": "Create an artificial intelligence and automated decision tool policy that: (A) Defines the authorized use of artificial intelligence and automated decision tools for the public entity",
      "source_url": "https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2F&file=848.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R"
    },
    {
      "note": "3",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Ohio",
      "identifier": "HB 96",
      "title": "Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27",
      "status_or_publisher": "Became law, 30 Jun 2025",
      "locator": "R.C. 3301.24(B)",
      "quote": "Not later than July 1, 2026, each school district, community school established under Chapter 3314. of the Revised Code, and STEM school established under Chapter 3326. of the Revised Code shall adopt a policy on the use of artificial intelligence.",
      "source_url": "https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3301.24"
    },
    {
      "note": "4",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Utah",
      "identifier": "H.B. 273",
      "title": "Classroom Technology Amendments",
      "status_or_publisher": "Became law, 18 Mar 2026",
      "locator": "Utah Code 53G-7-1402(3)-(4)",
      "quote": "An LEA shall produce and adopt an artificial intelligence use policy based on the model policy described in Subsection (2).",
      "source_url": "https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/enrolled/HB0273.xml"
    },
    {
      "note": "5",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Idaho",
      "identifier": "S 1227",
      "title": "Education – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding generative artificial intelligence in public education",
      "status_or_publisher": "Became law, 19 Mar 2026",
      "locator": "Idaho Code 33-7004",
      "quote": "Each local school district and public charter school shall adopt a policy governing the use of generative artificial intelligence by students and employees",
      "source_url": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1227E1.pdf"
    },
    {
      "note": "6",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Virginia",
      "identifier": "HB 1186",
      "title": "Department of Education; artificial intelligence system use in instructional settings; development of AIS safety guidance required; AIS Innovation in Education Pilot Program established; report",
      "status_or_publisher": "Became law, 13 Apr 2026",
      "locator": "Va. Code 22.1-20.2:1(C)",
      "quote": "Each school board shall establish, implement, and enforce policies consistent with the guidance developed by the Department pursuant to subsection B.",
      "source_url": "https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1224761.HTML"
    },
    {
      "note": "7",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Oklahoma",
      "identifier": "SB 1734",
      "title": "Oklahoma Responsible Technology in Schools Act",
      "status_or_publisher": "Became law, 12 May 2026",
      "locator": "Sec. 1(I)",
      "quote": "Prior to the beginning of the 2027-2028 school year, each school district board of education shall adopt and maintain a policy governing the use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.",
      "source_url": "https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENR/SB/SB1734%20ENR.PDF"
    },
    {
      "note": "8",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Maryland",
      "identifier": "SB 720",
      "title": "Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act)",
      "status_or_publisher": "Became law, 26 May 2026",
      "locator": "Education Article 7-2202(c)",
      "quote": "EACH LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM SHALL HAVE AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE POLICY ALIGNED WITH THE GUIDANCE",
      "source_url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_634_sb0720e.pdf"
    },
    {
      "note": "9",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Florida",
      "identifier": "",
      "title": "Rule 6A-1.0957, F.A.C., Internet Safety Policy (2026 amendment on artificial intelligence instructional tools)",
      "status_or_publisher": "Published 16 Sep 2026",
      "locator": "Rule 6A-1.0957(3)(e)",
      "quote": "Each district school board and charter school governing board must, by July 1, 2027, adopt and implement an amendment to their internet safety policy that specifically addresses safety policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence instructional tools.",
      "source_url": "https://www.flrules.org/gateway/readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=31488060&type=1&file=6A-1.0957.doc"
    },
    {
      "note": "10",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Alabama",
      "identifier": "HB 168",
      "title": "Crimes & Offenses, raises max. age for offenses involving obscene materials with depictions of children, authorizes punitive damages for victims of those offenses, and directs Board of Ed. to require policies related to those offenses",
      "status_or_publisher": "Became law, 24 Apr 2024",
      "locator": "Section 7(2)",
      "quote": "Include within the written policy a prohibition of private, explicit, or pornographic images generated with artificial intelligence.",
      "source_url": "https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/HB168-enr.pdf"
    },
    {
      "note": "11",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Utah",
      "identifier": "HB 44",
      "title": "School Security Personnel Standards",
      "status_or_publisher": "Became law, 19 Mar 2026",
      "locator": "Section 7, 53G-7-227(2)(a)",
      "quote": "shall establish a policy that allows a student to use a cellphone, smart watch, AI",
      "source_url": "https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/enrolled/HB0044.pdf"
    },
    {
      "note": "12",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Tennessee",
      "identifier": "SB 1711",
      "title": "AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence",
      "status_or_publisher": "Became law, 19 Mar 2024",
      "locator": "Senate Amendment 1 (SA0527), Section 1(b), (d)",
      "quote": "The board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, the board of regents, and each local governing board of trustees of a state university shall adopt a policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence technology by students, faculty, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes. The policy must be implemented no later than July 1, 2025.",
      "source_url": "https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0527.pdf"
    },
    {
      "note": "13",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Maryland",
      "identifier": "SB 818",
      "title": "Information Technology - Artificial Intelligence - Policies and Procedures (Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024)",
      "status_or_publisher": "Became law, 9 May 2024",
      "locator": "Sec. 1, new Subtitle 8, applicability (B)(3)",
      "quote": "EACH PUBLIC SENIOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION AND BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SHALL ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE FUNCTIONALLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ADOPTED UNDER § 3.5–804(A) OF THIS SUBTITLE",
      "source_url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_496_sb0818e.pdf"
    },
    {
      "note": "14",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Georgia",
      "identifier": "",
      "title": "Board of Regents Policy 6.28 Artificial Intelligence in Academic Contexts",
      "status_or_publisher": "Published Dec 2025",
      "locator": "",
      "quote": "All institutions within the University System of Georgia shall develop and implement policies or procedures that govern the ethical, responsible, and secure use of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic contexts.",
      "source_url": "https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19463377/latest/"
    },
    {
      "note": "15",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "New York",
      "identifier": "",
      "title": "SUNY Systemwide Artificial Intelligence Policy",
      "status_or_publisher": "Published 30 Apr 2026",
      "locator": "Institutional Requirements",
      "quote": "SUNY institutions shall publish AI policies and/or update relevant existing policies no later than December 31, 2026.",
      "source_url": "https://www.suny.edu/sunypp/documents.cfm?doc_id=933"
    },
    {
      "note": "16",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Florida",
      "identifier": "",
      "title": "State Board of Education rules on artificial intelligence and educational technology (Florida College System institutions)",
      "status_or_publisher": "Published 16 Sep 2026",
      "locator": "",
      "quote": "Districts, charter school boards, and Florida College System institutions must adopt transparent policies governing AI and other educational technologies.",
      "source_url": "https://www.fldoe.org/newsroom/latest-news/florida-sets-national-standard-for-responsible-ai-in-classroomsfrom-vpk-through-college.stml"
    },
    {
      "note": "17",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Indiana",
      "identifier": "HB 1296",
      "title": "Artificial intelligence inventory and policies",
      "status_or_publisher": "Did not pass, 2025",
      "locator": "Digest",
      "quote": "Requires school corporations and charter schools to adopt, post, and communicate to students a school policy regarding artificial intelligence.",
      "source_url": "https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1296/details"
    },
    {
      "note": "18",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Hawaii",
      "identifier": "SB 2212",
      "title": "Relating to Artificial Intelligence Literacy Education",
      "status_or_publisher": "Did not pass, 2026",
      "locator": "Section 1, proposed HRS 302A-A(d)",
      "quote": "Each public school shall develop an artificial intelligence policy in consultation with its students' parents and the local community",
      "source_url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2212_.HTM"
    },
    {
      "note": "19",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "West Virginia",
      "identifier": "HB 5205",
      "title": "West Virginia Balance Act",
      "status_or_publisher": "Did not pass, 2026",
      "locator": "§18-5-58(c)-(d)",
      "quote": "A county board of education shall produce and adopt an artificial intelligence use policy based on the model policy.",
      "source_url": "https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5205%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5205"
    },
    {
      "note": "20",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Arizona",
      "identifier": "HB 4040",
      "title": "Public schools; universities; AI policies",
      "status_or_publisher": "Did not pass, 2026",
      "locator": "Section 1, new 15-120.08(A)",
      "quote": "each school district governing board and charter school governing body shall adopt policies and procedures relating to artificial intelligence that include the following",
      "source_url": "https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb4040p.htm"
    },
    {
      "note": "21",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "North Carolina",
      "identifier": "H 301",
      "title": "Social Media & AI Safety",
      "status_or_publisher": "Did not pass, 2026",
      "locator": "Sec. 3.(b), new G.S. 115C-47(73)",
      "quote": "Local boards of education shall adopt a policy on the use of artificial intelligence by students and staff for educational",
      "source_url": "https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H301v6.pdf"
    },
    {
      "note": "22",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Florida",
      "identifier": "SB 1194",
      "title": "Artificial Intelligence in Education",
      "status_or_publisher": "Did not pass, 2026",
      "locator": "Sec. 3, new 1006.07(2)(p)",
      "quote": "Policies on the use of artificial intelligence pursuant to s. 1001.03(20).",
      "source_url": "https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1194/BillText/Filed/HTML"
    },
    {
      "note": "23",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Illinois",
      "identifier": "SB 416",
      "title": "EDUCATION-TECH",
      "status_or_publisher": "Passed one chamber, 7 May 2026",
      "locator": "Section 10",
      "quote": "By the 2027-2028 school year, the school board of each school district shall adopt a policy that, at a minimum:",
      "source_url": "https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus/FullText?LegDocId=197854&DocName=10400SB0416eng&DocNum=416&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=158064&GAID=18&SessionID=114&SpecSess=&Session="
    },
    {
      "note": "24",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Pennsylvania",
      "identifier": "HB 2786",
      "title": "In student supports, providing for artificial intelligence policy",
      "status_or_publisher": "In committee, 25 Sep 2026",
      "locator": "Section 1303.3-A(a)",
      "quote": "No later than the beginning of the 2027-2028 school year, the governing body of each school entity and nonpublic school shall adopt a policy related to the use of artificial intelligence technology, programs and platforms.",
      "source_url": "https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2786/PN4006"
    },
    {
      "note": "25",
      "kind": "record",
      "jurisdiction": "Iowa",
      "identifier": "HF 2153",
      "title": "A bill for an act requiring community colleges, school districts, and institutions under the control of the state board of regents to adopt policies related to the use of artificial intelligence by students and employees",
      "status_or_publisher": "In committee, 26 Jan 2026",
      "locator": "Section 260C.14, new subsection",
      "quote": "adopt a policy related to artificial intelligence that describes all of the following: (a) When a student attending the community college may utilize artificial intelligence during classroom instructional time and during the completion of course or program work.",
      "source_url": "https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2153.html"
    }
  ]
}