https://edictai.org/states/nc/feed.xml 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z Edictai https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-h-268 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Became law. Makes technical and other changes to the 2026 budget, including creating a North Carolina High School Redesign Commission that must consider uses of artificial intelligence to expand student career exploration and work-based learning. Also allows the Friday Institute to carry forward nonrecurring funds for AI professional development modules.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-dpi-generative-ai-recommendations 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Current. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction recommendations for responsible use of generative AI and AI literacy in public schools, organized around the five focus areas of the state Digital Learning Plan (leadership and vision, human capacity, curriculum and instruction, data privacy and cybersecurity, and technology infrastructure). It is a living document, first published January 16, 2024 and revised repeatedly since, with additions such as the EVERY responsible-use framework, tool evaluation resources, and guidance on deepfakes and AI social companions.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-s-257 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Became law. The Current Operations Appropriations Act of 2026 funds AI programs letting public school units buy Khanmigo and MagicSchool licenses for grades 6-12 and a Wake County-Wake Tech math project using Khanmigo. It requires K-12 AI literacy standards in the computer science course of study, a Department of Public Instruction model AI policy, local AI policies, and AI training modules for educators.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-h-301 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Provides social media protections for children under 16 and requires the State Board of Education to adopt K-12 AI literacy standards included in computer science courses. Requires the Department of Public Instruction to adopt a model AI policy, requires local boards to adopt AI use policies, calls for a framework for evaluating generative AI educational tools, and directs AI training modules for educators and administrators developed with the Friday Institute.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-s-1006 2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

In committee. Funds and changes K-12 education programs, including an AI Academic Support Program letting public school units contract for the AI tool Khanmigo in grades 6-12 and a project in which Wake County schools and Wake Tech use Khanmigo for college math courses. Creates a High School Redesign Commission that must consider AI uses for career exploration, defines high-tech learning accelerators including AI, and lists AI learning tools in a competency-based education grant objective.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-s-981 2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

In committee. Establishes an Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force to review laws on AI in educational contexts, recommend best practices for AI in schools and consider funding, reporting to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by March 2028. Requires the State Board of Education to adopt K-12 AI instruction standards and, to the extent funded, Department of Public Instruction professional development on AI, with a $250,000 appropriation.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-h-1161 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

In committee. Authorizes local boards of education and other public school units to adopt policies on student AI use, including blocking AI tools and disciplining unauthorized use, with exceptions for teacher-authorized or IEP/504 use. Creates a middle school course covering proper uses of AI and identifying AI-generated content, with $500,000 for implementation, and requires universities and community colleges to develop standards for classroom AI use and discipline for misuse.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-s-963 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Introduced. Creates chatbot licensing, safety and privacy requirements for covered platforms, including de-identification of conversation data and encryption. Applies a 30-day message destruction requirement to chatbots employed in fields that include education.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-s-864 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

In committee. Requires the State Board of Education to adopt K-12 AI literacy standards included in computer science courses and to revise the computer science course of study. Requires the Department of Public Instruction to develop a model AI policy and local boards and other public school units to adopt AI use policies, establishes a framework for evaluating AI educational tools, and funds AI training modules for educators and administrators through the Friday Institute.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-s-787 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z

In committee. Requires the State Board of Education to adopt standards for age-appropriate AI instruction for kindergarten through grade 12, covering AI concepts, real-world applications, economic, legal and social issues, and responsible, ethical use. Appropriates $100,000 in recurring funds to the Department of Public Instruction to support schools providing the instruction.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-eo-24 2025-09-02T00:00:00Z

In force. Governor Josh Stein created the North Carolina AI Leadership Council, whose members include higher education representatives and a K-12 education representative, and an AI Accelerator within the Department of Information Technology to coordinate state AI governance, pilots, and training. The order calls for a statewide AI literacy strategy and public AI literacy trainings developed with partners including the Department of Public Instruction. It remains in effect until December 31, 2028 unless rescinded.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-s-579 2025-04-30T00:00:00Z

In committee. Establishes a North Carolina High School Redesign Commission that must consider uses of artificial intelligence to expand student career exploration and work-based learning. Creates a Lighthouse Math Project in which Wake County schools and Wake Technical Community College contract for the Khanmigo AI tutoring program and develop Khanmigo-centered college math courses for high school students.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-h-1004 2025-04-14T00:00:00Z

In committee. Appropriates funds to establish AI Hubs at up to eight UNC constituent institutions and technology hubs at each institution for innovation, workforce upskilling, entrepreneurship and manufacturing. Creates a $30 million NC Collaboratory grant fund for AI research projects, with education listed as a priority area for applied AI research.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-s-619 2025-03-26T00:00:00Z

Introduced. Establishes a program allowing public school units to contract with Khan Academy for the AI tool Khanmigo in grades 6-12, funded by average daily membership, with professional development, rostering requirements and annual evaluations. Directs a Collaboratory study of Khanmigo's effectiveness, licenses for juvenile justice schools, and annual reports, and states intent to appropriate about $10.06 million.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-s-624 2025-03-26T00:00:00Z

In committee. Creates chatbot licensing, safety and privacy requirements for covered platforms, including de-identification of conversation data and encryption. Applies a 30-day message destruction requirement to chatbots employed in fields that include education.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2025-2026-s-640 2025-03-26T00:00:00Z

In committee. Requires the State Board of Education to adopt standards for age-appropriate AI instruction for kindergarten through grade 12, covering AI concepts, real-world applications, economic, legal and social issues, and responsible, ethical use including privacy and academic dishonesty. Allows the instruction to be included in middle and high school computer science standards.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2023-2024-s-382 2024-12-11T00:00:00Z

Became law. Among budget and law changes, amends the AI School Safety Pilot Program to fund New Hanover and Davidson County Schools for a 2024-2025 school safety system integrating AI with cameras, video management and alerting protocols. Specifies required capabilities including facial recognition, requires both districts to use the same vendor, and moves reporting to the Center for Safer Schools.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2023-2024-h-263 2024-06-20T00:00:00Z

Passed one chamber. The 2024 Appropriations Act modifies the 2023 budget, including the AI School Safety Pilot Program provision that directs $3.2 million to New Hanover County Schools and $2 million to Davidson County Schools for school safety systems integrating AI technology, with reporting coordinated through the Center for Safer Schools.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2023-2024-h-97 2024-06-19T00:00:00Z

Passed legislature. Amends the AI School Safety Pilot Program so that New Hanover and Davidson County Schools contract with a named vendor for a school safety system integrating AI with cameras, video management and alerting protocols. Requires the system to offer capabilities including threatening object detection, intruder detection, facial recognition and license plate reading.

https://edictai.org/states/nc/#us-nc-2023-2024-h-259 2023-10-03T00:00:00Z

Became law. The 2023 Current Operations Appropriations Act includes a provision directing the Department of Public Instruction to allocate $3.2 million to New Hanover County Schools and $2 million to Davidson County Schools for an AI School Safety Pilot Program integrating AI technology into school safety systems, with a report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee.