https://edictai.org/states/fl/feed.xml 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z Edictai https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-sbe-ai-edtech-rules-florida-college-system 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Current. On September 16, 2026, the Florida State Board of Education adopted rules on AI and educational technology that apply to Florida College System institutions as well as school districts and charter school boards. Each must adopt policies that notify parents when an AI instructional tool is approved, let parents choose a non-AI alternative, prohibit companion-style AI and undisclosed monitoring, bar vendors from selling student data, and set academic integrity expectations.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-sbe-rule-6a-1-0957-ai-instructional-tools 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Current. A State Board of Education rule amendment requiring every Florida school district and charter school governing board to add AI instructional tool rules to its internet safety policy by July 1, 2027. Local policies must notify parents of approved AI tools and let them opt their child in, add extra review for tools used in pre-K through grade 5, require human review of AI-driven decisions, train staff, publish a list of approved tools, and bar vendors from using student data to train commercial AI models. The rule also bars AI designed to meet students' social or emotional needs or to simulate companionship.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-s5-hb-5001 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Became law. Makes the state's 2026-2027 appropriations, including Department of Education school and instructional enhancement projects for ZeroEyes AI firearm detection in Franklin, Hernando, Miami-Dade, and Seminole.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-s5-sb-2500 2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

In committee. Makes the state's 2026-2027 appropriations, including Department of Education school and instructional enhancement projects for ZeroEyes AI firearm and gun detection in Franklin County, Miami-Dade, Hernando, and Seminole County.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-hb-1279 2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

Became law. An education bill that, among many provisions, allows a district to reserve up to 1 percent of Title I funds for eligible schools to provide STEM curricula, instructional materials, and related learning technologies, including technologies related to artificial intelligence, in Title I schools.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-s4-sb-2 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Creates an Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights and restricts government AI contracts; among other provisions, bars educational entities from giving students access to AI instructional tools before grade 6 except when supervised or for English learner or disability supports, and requires parental notice, a parental opt-out with an alternative activity, and parental access to student AI tool accounts, with private schools also required to comply.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-hb-1071 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. An education bill that, among many provisions, allows a district to reserve up to 1 percent of Title I funds for eligible schools to provide STEM curricula, instructional materials, and related learning technologies, including technologies related to artificial intelligence, in Title I schools.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-hb-1503 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Requires statewide general education core courses that integrate technology to include instruction on applying artificial intelligence tools, requires high school computer science courses offered to students to include instruction on artificial intelligence, and directs the State Board of Education to establish grade-band computer science teacher subject area coverages.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-hb-899 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Creates the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education, adjunct to the Department of Education, to review AI in instruction, research, and student conduct in the State University System and Florida College System, examine academic integrity, privacy, and faculty training needs, recommend model institutional policies, and report by December 1, 2026.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-hb-963 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. An administrative efficiency bill for public schools that, among many provisions, addresses use of reserved Title I funds for STEM curricula and learning technologies in schools, including technologies related to artificial intelligence.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-sb-1062 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. As introduced, would have required an Institute for Speech and Debate Innovation within the Florida Virtual School to create artificial intelligence-based coaching tools, digital judging tutorials, and analytics dashboards for speech and debate instruction, and appropriated $750,000 to support the institute. The AI provisions were removed by amendment.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-sb-1194 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Requires the State Board of Education to adopt statewide standards and a policy for school and student use of artificial intelligence that permit student AI use only with teacher permission, require students to disclose AI use, and require AI-monitoring safeguards and proctored assessments for the Florida Virtual School; directs the Department of Education to collect AI metrics, train teachers, and review district compliance; adds digital literacy and AI ethics instruction; and requires student codes of conduct to include AI policies.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-sb-1458 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Creates the Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Study Group to review AI in instruction, research, and student conduct in the State University System and Florida College System, examine academic integrity, privacy, and faculty training needs, recommend model institutional policies, and report by December 1, 2026.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-sb-320 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. An administrative efficiency bill for public schools that, among many provisions, addresses use of reserved Title I funds for STEM curricula and learning technologies in schools, including technologies related to artificial intelligence.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-sb-482 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Bars school districts, public and private schools, and VPK providers from giving students access to artificial intelligence instructional tools before grade 6 except under school personnel supervision or for English learner or disability supports. Requires notice to parents before students receive access, a parental opt-out with an alternative activity, and operator-provided parental access to student account information.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-sb-7036 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. An education bill that, among many provisions, requires the Department of Education to collaborate with the Lastinger Center for Learning to recommend individualized, adaptive artificial intelligence tools to support K-12 mathematics instruction, and allows reserved Title I funds to support STEM learning technologies including AI.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-sb-920 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Requires mathematics pathways and applied algebra courses, and requires the Department of Education to collaborate with the Lastinger Center for Learning to recommend an individualized, adaptive artificial intelligence tool for K-12 mathematics instruction, evaluating alignment to standards, diagnostics, teacher professional development, student data privacy, and costs, by December 1, 2026.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-hb-1059 2026-03-11T00:00:00Z

In committee. As introduced, would have required an Institute for Speech and Debate Innovation within the Florida Virtual School to create artificial intelligence-based coaching tools, digital judging tutorials, and analytics dashboards for speech and debate instruction, and appropriated $750,000 to support the institute. The AI provisions were removed by amendment.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-sb-1694 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

In committee. Requires statewide general education core courses that integrate technology to include instruction on applying artificial intelligence tools, and provides that high school computer science courses that include AI instruction should give students a foundational understanding of how AI systems use data, their benefits, limitations, and risks, and ethical reasoning for responsible use.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-sb-2500 2026-02-20T00:00:00Z

In committee. Senate general appropriations act for fiscal year 2026-27. Among the School and Instructional Enhancements projects funded from Specific Appropriation 108, it funds ZeroEyes AI firearm and gun detection technology in Franklin, Miami-Dade, Hernando and Seminole counties.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2026-sb-630 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. An administrative efficiency bill for public schools that, among many provisions, addresses use of reserved Title I funds for STEM curricula and learning technologies in schools, including technologies related to artificial intelligence.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2025-hb-1213 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Creates a K-12 school route optimization pilot program in five county school districts that must use their transportation management systems with a student transportation intelligence platform with artificial intelligence, if available, to evaluate routing scenarios, and report costs and savings associated with the use of AI; the Department of Education assists and reports to the Legislature.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2025-sb-1424 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Requires school districts to provide transportation to K-12 students living more than 1 mile from school, sets bus stop and route requirements, and requires district school boards to use artificial intelligence routing programs, if available, within 3 years, with a 15 percent transportation funding reduction for noncompliance.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2025-sb-166 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. An administrative efficiency bill for public schools that, among many provisions, lets school districts withhold Title I funds for eligible schools to provide STEM curricula, instructional materials, and learning technologies, including technologies related to artificial intelligence.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2025-sb-7026 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Reorganizes state information technology governance and moves the Government Technology Modernization Council into the new agency, amending the council's duties, which include studying artificial intelligence in state government and evaluating the need for curriculum to prepare school age audiences with digital media and visual literacy skills.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2024-hb-1361 2024-05-13T00:00:00Z

Became law. An education act that, among other changes, amended Florida's digital learning statute to let school districts receive grant funds for subscription fees and professional learning for an artificial intelligence platform that supports students in grades 6-12. Platforms bought with the grants must meet listed requirements, including one-on-one tutoring aligned to state reading and math standards, teacher professional learning, and parental access to students' AI interactions.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2024-sb-1680 2024-04-29T00:00:00Z

Became law. Creates the Government Technology Modernization Council, which must study artificial intelligence in state government, AI safety standards, and misuse of AI, and evaluate the need for curriculum to prepare school-age audiences with digital media and visual literacy skills.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2024-hb-483 2024-03-08T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Creates an AI in Education Task Force within the Department of Education, chaired by the Commissioner of Education, to evaluate AI applications in K-12 and higher education, assess ethical, legal, and data privacy implications, identify AI workforce needs, and recommend policy; also requires a statewide computer science education strategic plan, with computer science defined to include AI and machine learning.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2024-sb-1344 2024-03-08T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Creates an AI in Education Task Force within the Department of Education, chaired by the Commissioner of Education, to evaluate AI applications in K-12 and higher education, assess ethical, legal, and data privacy implications, identify AI workforce needs, and recommend policy; also requires a statewide computer science education strategic plan, with computer science defined to include AI and machine learning.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2024-hb-1459 2024-03-05T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Creates the Government Technology Modernization Council, which must study artificial intelligence in state government, AI safety standards, and misuse of AI, and evaluate the need for curriculum to prepare school-age audiences with digital media and visual literacy skills. The Commissioner of Education is a member.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2024-sb-7038 2024-02-07T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Authorizes school districts to receive grant funds for AI platform subscriptions and professional learning to support learning for students in grades 6 through 12, and requires grant recipients to select a closed-system platform that provides teacher professional learning, standards-aligned tutoring and lesson plans, and district, school, and parental access to AI interactions; also makes other education changes.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2023-sb-266 2023-05-16T00:00:00Z

Became law. Creates the Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Education at the University of Central Florida, whose goals include offering programs, workshops, and applied research that integrate technology and artificial intelligence while preparing students for the insurance industry. The bill also makes other changes to postsecondary education law.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2023-hb-1259 2023-05-12T00:00:00Z

Became law. As amended in committee, would have created the Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Education at the University of Central Florida, with goals that include programs integrating technology and artificial intelligence to prepare students for the insurance industry. The enrolled bill addresses charter school capital outlay funding. The AI provisions were removed by amendment.

https://edictai.org/states/fl/#us-fl-2023-hb-999 2023-05-02T00:00:00Z

In committee. Creates the Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Education at the University of Central Florida, whose goals include offering programs, workshops, and applied research that integrate technology and artificial intelligence while preparing students for the insurance industry. The bill also makes other changes to postsecondary education law.