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AI Summary
SB2212 mandates AI literacy education for high school juniors and seniors in Hawaii, starting in the 2027-2028 school year, as a condition for graduation.
Business Impact
If you operate a high school in Hawaii, you must implement AI literacy education by August 1, 2027, or face potential penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
This bill requires the Hawaii Department of Education to create a statewide Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plan for students in grades 11 and 12, with graduation contingent on AI literacy.
Key Provisions
- Requires the Department of Education to develop AI literacy curricula for grades 11 and 12.
- Establishes an Advisory Council for Artificial Intelligence Education.
- Creates a three-year Artificial Intelligence Education Grant Pilot Program.
- Sets a condition for graduation based on AI literacy starting in the 2027-2028 school year.
- Mandates reporting to the Legislature on the implementation progress.
- Appropriates funds to support the initiatives.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 22)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Baker | Primary |
| CHANG | Primary |
| ESPERO | Primary |
| FEVELLA | Primary |
| GABBARD | Primary |
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Full Legal Analysis
SB2212 requires the Hawaii Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plan specifically for students in the eleventh and twelfth grades. The bill establishes an Advisory Council for Artificial Intelligence Education to guide the curriculum development and implementation process. Additionally, it creates a three-year Artificial Intelligence Education Grant Pilot Program to support schools in integrating AI literacy into their curricula. Starting in the 2027-2028 school year, a condition for graduation will be set based on AI literacy, ensuring that students meet certain competencies before graduating. The Department of Education is mandated to report to the Legislature on the implementation progress, and funds are appropriated to support these initiatives.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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