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DC B26-0491: Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Education Act of 2025

In Committee No action since Dec 2, 2025 District of Columbia · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Nov 8, 2026 · official bill text

B26-0491 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

The District of Columbia's B26-0491 (Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Education Act of 2025) would require each local education agency serving grades 9-12 to adopt and implement a model AI literacy policy on appropriate use and instruction of AI by students and staff, and direct OSSE to issue guidance and require educator training. Introduced November 17, 2025; referred to the Committee of the Whole December 2, 2025; it has not passed.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If enacted, DC Public Schools and public charter schools serving grades 9-12 would have to adopt an AI literacy policy before the 2026-27 school year, and OSSE would have to issue guidance and educator training.

Key provisions

  1. Each LEA serving grades 9-12 would adopt and implement a model AI literacy policy no later than 15 days before the start of the 2026-27 school year (Sec. 3)
  2. The policy would introduce AI and generative AI concepts, define appropriate and responsible use in education, and teach critical evaluation of AI tools (transparency, equity, accountability, privacy, security, safety)
  3. OSSE would issue implementation guidance and a professional development program on AI education for educators
  4. OSSE would require at least one professional development course per school year for educators, including media literacy skills for AI
  5. LEA means DC Public Schools or any individual public charter school or group of charter schools under a single charter
  6. Would take effect after Mayoral approval, a 30-day congressional review period and publication in the DC Register

Latest legislative action

Dec 2, 2025. Referred to Committee of the Whole

Sponsors

NameRole
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Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Education

Affected industries

EducationGovernment

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