2026
19 MarS 1227Education – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding generative artificial intelligence in public educationBill · Directs an agency to issue guidance or a model policy · Prohibits AI from replacing licensed educators · Requires districts or institutions to adopt an AI policy · Adds AI to content standards or frameworks · Requires or funds educator AI professional development · Sets procurement or vetting standards for AI toolsBecame law
Creates a new chapter of Idaho Code on generative AI in education. The State Department of Education must develop a statewide generative AI framework, subject to State Board of Education approval, that ensures no generative AI replaces a human teacher; every school district and public charter school must adopt an aligned generative AI policy. The department must also develop K-12 generative AI literacy standards, assessment guidelines, an educator professional development plan, and a parent guidance document, and AI tools procured by schools must meet data privacy and vendor disclosure requirements.
Provisions
- Idaho Code 33-7003(1)Directs the State Department of Education to develop a statewide generative AI in education framework, subject to State Board of Education approval, as the foundation for local policies.
- Idaho Code 33-7003(1)(b)The framework must ensure that no generative AI replaces or eliminates a human teacher.
- Idaho Code 33-7004Requires every school district and public charter school to adopt a policy on generative AI use by students and employees, aligned with the state framework.
- Idaho Code 33-7005(1)Requires the department to develop and recommend generative AI literacy standards for K-12 students.
- Idaho Code 33-7005(3)Requires the department to develop and recommend a professional development plan for educators on generative AI.
- Idaho Code 33-7007(1)Requires generative AI tools procured by districts and charter schools to comply with privacy laws and requires vendors to disclose AI use and provide data protection assurances.
Latest action: 19 Mar 2026 — Signed by Governor on 03/19/26; Session Law Chapter 71; Effective 07/01/2026
- Record ID
- us-id-2026-s-1227
- Session
- 2026
- Introduced
- 22 Jan 2026
- Enacted
- 19 Mar 2026
- Session law
- Chapter 71, 2026 Idaho Session Laws
- Level
- K-12
- Topics
- academic-integrity, ai-literacy, curriculum-standards, educator-training, employment-evaluation, instructional-use, local-policy-requirement, procurement, student-privacy
Undated
SDEGenerative Artificial Intelligence in Education FrameworkFramework · Prohibits AI from replacing licensed educators · Sets procurement or vetting standards for AI toolsCurrent
The Idaho Department of Education's statewide K-12 framework for generative AI, developed under SB 1227 (2026) by a working group of educators, technology leaders, and cybersecurity experts. It sets guiding principles (including that AI does not replace a teacher), and covers AI literacy, training, age appropriateness, appropriate and inappropriate uses, academic integrity and assessment, and platform purchasing, with an Idaho School Boards Association draft model policy for districts.
Provisions
- p. 5, Guiding PrinciplesStates as a guiding principle that AI does not replace a teacher.
- pp. 15-16, Platform PurchasingRecommends a vetting process for AI platforms, vendor questions on data use and compliance, and a data privacy agreement with every selected vendor.
- Record ID
- us-id-sde-genai-education-framework
- Issuer
- Idaho State Department of Education
- Level
- K-12
- Topics
- academic-integrity, ai-literacy, assessment, educator-training, employment-evaluation, instructional-use, local-policy-requirement, procurement, safety-wellbeing, student-privacy
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LegislationGuidance and policyExecutive order
| 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 |
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| S 1227 Education – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding generative artificial intelligence in public education | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| SDE Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education Framework | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Records with this provision |
| Date | Record | Action (as recorded) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | S 1227 | Signed by Governor on 03/19/26; Session Law Chapter 71; Effective 07/01/2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | S 1227 | Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor |
| 17 Mar 2026 | S 1227 | Read third time as amended in the House – PASSED - 27-6-2 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | S 1227 | Read third time in full as amended in House – PASSED - 62-6-2 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | S 1227 | Senate concurred in House amendments; referred to engrossment |
| 10 Mar 2026 | S 1227 | Read second time as amended in House; Filed for Third Reading |
| 6 Mar 2026 | S 1227 | Referred to the Committee of the Whole; Reported out without recommendation as amended |
| 2 Mar 2026 | S 1227 | Reported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders |
| 3 Feb 2026 | S 1227 | Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading; Read First Time, Referred to Education |
| 2 Feb 2026 | S 1227 | Read third time in full – PASSED - 26-8-1 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | S 1227 | Read second time; filed for Third Reading |
| 29 Jan 2026 | S 1227 | Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading |
| 23 Jan 2026 | S 1227 | Reported Printed; referred to Education |
| 22 Jan 2026 | S 1227 | Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing |
| Body | Type | ID | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Legislature | Legislature | us-id-legislature | 1 |
| Idaho State Department of Education | K-12 agency | us-id-k12-agency | 1 |
| Idaho State Board of Education | Higher-ed agency | us-id-higher-ed-agency | 0 |
| Office of the Governor of Idaho | Governor's office | us-id-governor | 0 |
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Edictai IDus-id
OCD IDocd-division/country:us/state:id
FIPS code16
RegionWest
Data as of18 Oct 2026
Records
Total2
Laws1
Bills pending0
Frameworks1
Executive orders0
Provision types used6 of 21
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