The law, signed March 18, 2026, directs the state board to publish a model AI policy by December 2026 and requires every local education agency to adopt a local AI policy before July 1, 2027. A USBE draft model policy and rule are now circulating for public review.
Read the full story: Utah HB 273 requires district AI policies with parent disclosure by July 2027
New rule requires equal weight for AP, IB, OnRamps, and non-workforce dual credit but lower weight for workforce dual credit; public comment warns of impact on career pathways and class rank.
Read more: Texas adopts first statewide GPA rule, weighting workforce dual credit below academic courses
A compromised credential without multi-factor authentication let a hacker steal personal data from the student information system used by more than 40 states, triggering state investigations, a Texas lawsuit, and a guilty plea in federal court.
Read more: PowerSchool breach exposed millions of student and educator records, prompting lawsuits and federal charges
New South Wales will cap daily individual device use from 15 minutes for the youngest students to half of subject time for seniors, part of a push toward pen-and-paper learning after Australia's worst PISA results.
Read more: NSW sets grade-level daily screen-time caps for public schools, mandatory from 2028
The state replaces its Core 40 diploma with a single base credential plus six work-based learning seals. Implementation starts this fall amid concerns about rural placements, counselor ratios, and funding.
Read more: Indiana's 42-credit diploma with stackable seals takes effect for class of 2029
AB 1159 prohibits companies from using identifiable student information to train generative AI and broadens California's school privacy laws to cover higher education, closing a loophole that let general platforms escape regulation.
Read more: California law bars ed-tech use of student data for AI training, extends privacy rules to colleges
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills in 2025 and 2026 that impose time limits, crisis protocols, and bans on addictive features for minors, with key requirements taking effect by July 2027.
Read more: California signs nation's strongest AI chatbot and social media child safety lawsThe law, signed March 18, 2026, directs the state board to publish a model AI policy by December 2026 and requires every local education agency to adopt a local AI policy before July 1, 2027. A USBE draft model policy and rule are now circulating for public review.
The multistate agreement requires Meta to disable teen push notifications from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on school days, impose daily time limits, and send billions to states for phone-free schools and mental health services.
The agreement bars AI training on student data, bans companion chatbots, and requires human oversight; districts can opt in starting November 1.
The FCC's 2-1 vote to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking asks whether the nearly 30-year-old E-Rate program should be limited, narrowed to rural areas, or sunset entirely.
The Live Real Life campaign, backed by a Surgeon General's advisory, recommends bell-to-bell cellphone bans and computer labs over 1-to-1 devices, as the NTIA separately examines federal broadband's role in school screen use.
Google expanded its AI tools in Classroom to students of all ages, but districts are adopting a range of age restrictions, privacy policies, and approved-use lists as they rely on the company’s data protections rather than independent educational studies.
The nation's second-largest school district imposed a moratorium on student access to generative AI tools, affecting 378,000 students. The move was disclosed at a committee meeting without a board vote, as the district studies how to regulate the technology.
New York City Public Schools has confirmed a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI for preschool through middle school, affecting nearly 600,000 students, while high schoolers will have limited access for AI literacy and pilot programs.
A new Dear Colleague Letter from the U.S. Department of Education argues that instructional technology should be evaluated by evidence of effectiveness rather than by time on devices, placing it at odds with state laws that cap classroom screen time.
A new state law gives districts until July 2026 to adopt an artificial intelligence policy, but leaves the content largely up to local boards.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2909 into law on July 11, 2026, prohibiting evaluators from using AI to assign numerical scores or qualitative ratings in teacher performance reviews, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
The proposed amendment to Rule 6A-1.0957 requires districts to adopt AI governance by January 2027, including parent notification, opt-in, and restrictions on AI for social-emotional purposes.
The spring 2026 announcement positions the district as the first major U.S. city to aim for all high school graduates to be proficient in AI, but the program is not yet a formal graduation requirement.
The board unanimously approved restrictions on school-issued laptops for prekindergarten and kindergarten, generative AI use, internet filtering, and personal electronics, building on a state phone-free mandate and a broader national push to limit classroom technology.
Three states take different regulatory paths: Iowa sets a 60-minute daily cap, Tennessee mandates local policies, Utah drafts grade-band prohibitions.
Canon-McMillan and Lower Merion in Pennsylvania and Granville and Burke counties in North Carolina are restricting or eliminating Chromebooks and tablets for K-2, citing research on handwriting and attention. North Carolina's state guidance urges structured use but stops short of bans.
The new resource package, released August 12, provides eight operational objectives for school districts. It arrives as education-sector ransomware attack frequency drops but ransom demands rise, and as CISA itself reports staff and funding disruptions.
About 25 sixth graders would spend two hours daily on AI-driven instruction. The union argues the program was rushed without proper vetting.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed HB 2299 on March 19, 2026, requiring districts to prohibit private social media communication between employees and students. Wichita and Lawrence have adopted policies; all districts must certify compliance by September 1, 2026.
An April 2026 report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education cataloged the laws, which range from broad multi-component packages to narrower goals like advanced coursework. The movement mirrors the science of reading push but at an earlier stage, the report says.
A WestEd evaluation of eight early-adopter districts found positive academic effects in three where rigorous analysis was possible, at costs comparable to traditional contracts. The model's independent contribution remains uncertain.
Chancellor Samuels directed principals to halt new tech buys until revised AI rules arrive, following backlash to a March draft that drew 6,500 public comments. Central staff will review pending orders, and some may be denied.
State Sen. Shelley Mayer's S.10671 would prohibit AI-enabled humanoid robots from instruction, tutoring, and assessment. The bill requires districts to adopt policies on robot use. It follows the Salamanca district pausing its robot pilot after state education commissioner concerns.
The West Virginia Department of Education unveiled a comprehensive AI and Digital Science Framework for public schools, with full implementation targeted for the 2027-28 school year. The framework sets statewide commitments for student AI literacy, educator training, and workforce credentials.
Kentucky's largest district will swap MAP for i-Ready next year. Two active lawsuits question the diagnostic tool's efficacy claims and student data handling; research shows mixed results.
The tuition is nearly double the state's most expensive existing private school. Its accreditation and tax-credit eligibility are unresolved.
Santa Fe Public Schools halted a state-mandated AI reading assessment tool in late 2023, citing concerns about how student voice recordings are stored and shared.
Carson City School District will prohibit smart glasses and wearable communication devices starting August 18, 2026. Nevada's SB 444, Texas HB 1481, and Oklahoma SB 139 are among laws that name or encompass smart glasses, pushing districts to adopt rules before the technology becomes common.
The state Department of Education released draft standards for K-12 AI literacy, covering grade bands from K-2 through high school, following a law signed in March 2026. The draft now enters a review process that could lead to adoption for the 2027-28 school year.
The 15-member panel, established in the 2026 budget technical corrections bill, will study flexible diplomas and competency-based learning. Its first report is due April 2027. The State Board of Education has no appointment.
Final advisory report filed June 2026 proposes AI and digital literacy module within career-planning framework; legislative action still needed before any class graduates under new standards.
A federal lawsuit challenges the repeal of a parental opt-out from school-issued internet-connected devices, alleging violations of constitutional rights. The district disputes the claims.
The School District of Philadelphia is offering the Infinite Campus hall pass system districtwide. Similar tools in New York City and Oregon have drawn privacy lawsuits and civil liberties criticism.
A Realbotix humanoid robot named Sally will assist in Salamanca High School's STEAM program this fall. The state teachers union says the robot, built by a company tied to adult products, has no place in classrooms.
The 14-member Governor's Commission on Screen-Based Instruction will deliver evidence-based recommendations by December 1, 2026, after a legislative push for K-12 screen time limits stalled.
A small share of U.S. school districts are moving from AI policy-writing to vendor contracts and pilots in 2025-26. The strongest causal research still comes from outside U.S. K-12 classrooms, with mixed findings on whether learning gains persist.
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