2026
A customizable model policy from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education for DC local education agencies to adapt for staff use of AI; adoption is optional. It sorts staff uses into a "stoplight" framework, with red uses (such as student discipline decisions, teacher evaluations, and IEP or Section 504 eligibility) prohibited, yellow uses (such as grading and drafting IEPs) allowed with enhanced oversight, and green uses (such as lesson planning) allowed with human review. It does not cover student use or tool procurement.
Provisions
- p. 8, Requirements for Staff UseThe model policy has staff complete approved AI training, show AI literacy before use, and renew the training each year.
- Record ID
- us-dc-osse-ai-model-policy-staff-use
- Issuer
- Office of the State Superintendent of Education
- Published
- 1 Sep 2026
- Level
- K-12
- Topics
- ai-literacy, educator-training, institutional-operations, instructional-use, local-policy-requirement, student-privacy
2025
Requires each District local education agency serving grades 9-12 to adopt and implement an AI literacy policy before the 2026-27 school year that introduces AI concepts, defines appropriate use of AI in education, and evaluates AI tools; directs the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to issue implementation guidance and require at least one AI professional development course per year for educators.
Provisions
- Sec. 3(a)Each LEA serving grades 9-12 must adopt and implement an AI literacy policy on student and staff use and instruction.
- Sec. 3(a)(1)-(2)Each LEA policy must introduce AI concepts and define responsible use in education.
- Sec. 3(b)(1)OSSE must issue guidance on implementing the required instruction and provide an educator PD program.
- Sec. 3(b)(2)OSSE must require at least one AI professional development course per school year for educators.
Latest action: 2 Dec 2025 — Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole
- Record ID
- us-dc-2025-2026-b26-491
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Introduced
- 17 Nov 2025
- Level
- K-12
- Topics
- ai-literacy, educator-training, instructional-use, local-policy-requirement
2023
Prohibits covered entities from making algorithmic eligibility determinations, based on machine learning or artificial intelligence, about access to credit, education, employment, housing, public accommodations, or insurance in a discriminatory manner, and requires notices, adverse action disclosures, annual audits, and reports to the Attorney General.
Provisions
- Sec. 3(5)Important life opportunities covered by the act include education.
- Sec. 7(a)Covered entities must annually audit algorithmic determinations for disparate impact.
Latest action: 10 Feb 2023 — Notice of Intent to Act on B25-0114 Published in the DC Register
- Record ID
- us-dc-2023-2024-b25-114
- Session
- 2023-2024
- Introduced
- 2 Feb 2023
- Level
- K-12, Higher ed
- Topics
- equity-access
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| Record | Requires AI literacy instruction | Adds AI to content standards or frameworks | Creates an AI course or graduation requirement | Requires districts or institutions to adopt an AI policy | Directs an agency to issue guidance or a model policy | Requires or funds educator AI professional development | Adds AI to educator preparation or licensure | Restricts AI vendors' use of student data | Prohibits AI from replacing licensed educators | Limits or bans AI tools in instruction | Sets academic integrity rules for AI use | Regulates AI in grading, testing, or proctoring | Sets procurement or vetting standards for AI tools | Addresses deepfakes involving students or staff | Protections for minors using AI chatbots | Creates a task force, council, or study | Appropriates funding, creates a grant program, or sets grant priorities | Creates an AI workforce, pathway, or credential program | Regulates AI in admissions decisions | Requires disclosure of AI use to students or families | Requires bias review or equitable access | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSSE LEA AI Model Policy for Staff Use, 2026-27 School Year | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| B26-0491 Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Education Act of 2025 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| B25-0114 Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act of 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Records with this provision |
| Date | Record | Action (as recorded) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2025 | B26-0491 | Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole |
| 21 Nov 2025 | B26-0491 | Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0491 Published in the DC Register |
| 17 Nov 2025 | B26-0491 | Introduced in Office of the Secretary |
| 10 Feb 2023 | B25-0114 | Notice of Intent to Act on B25-0114 Published in the DC Register |
| 7 Feb 2023 | B25-0114 | Referred to Committee on Business and Economic Development |
| 2 Feb 2023 | B25-0114 | Introduced in Office of the Secretary |
| Body | Type | ID | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council of the District of Columbia | Legislature | us-dc-legislature | 2 |
| Office of the State Superintendent of Education | K-12 agency | us-dc-k12-agency | 1 |
| Executive Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia | Governor's office | us-dc-governor | 0 |
| Higher Education Licensure Commission | Higher-ed agency | us-dc-higher-ed-agency | 0 |