ID S1227: Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding generative artificial intelligence in public education.

In one paragraph

Idaho's S 1227 (2026 Session Laws Chapter 71) adds Chapter 70, Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education, to Title 33. The State Department of Education must develop a statewide generative AI framework for K-12 schools, subject to State Board approval, that prioritizes human oversight, transparency, safety and data security and ensures no generative AI replaces a human teacher. Every school district and public charter school must adopt a generative AI policy aligned with it. Vendors of AI tools bought by schools must disclose whether products use machine learning, predictive analytics or generative AI. Signed March 19, 2026; effective July 1, 2026.

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What it means for business

Edtech vendors selling AI tools to Idaho school districts and charter schools must disclose whether products use machine learning, predictive analytics or generative AI and give assurances on data protection, algorithmic transparency and responsible use.

Key provisions

1. 1§ 33-7002: generative AI means AI models that use machine learning, are trained on large volumes of data and can generate new content such as text, images, videos, computer code and music; it excludes models whose primary goal is classifying data, such as those used in automated vehicles
2. 2§ 33-7003: the State Department of Education develops a statewide generative AI in education framework for K-12 public schools, subject to State Board of Education approval, that prioritizes human-centered oversight, transparency, safety and data security, ensures no generative AI replaces or eliminates a human teacher, and guides instruction, academic integrity, accessibility, local policies, professional development and procurement
3. 3The framework is reviewed and updated as needed through a Department-led process with two House members, two Senate members, education practitioners, industry partners and workforce representatives
4. 4§ 33-7004: each school district and public charter school must adopt a policy on generative AI use by students and employees in school buildings, on school grounds, during school activities and on school-issued devices that aligns with the framework, defines appropriate and prohibited uses, safeguards privacy, data security, accessibility and academic integrity, and complies with Idaho student data privacy law, the Idaho parental rights act, FERPA, CIPA and COPPA
5. 5§§ 33-7005 and 33-7006: the Department develops and recommends K-12 generative AI literacy standards, assessment guidelines and an educator professional development plan, and writes a generative AI guidance document for parents and legal guardians
6. 6§ 33-7007: generative AI software, applications and tools procured by districts and charter schools must comply with FERPA, CIPA and COPPA; vendors must disclose whether products use machine learning, predictive analytics or generative AI and give assurances on data protection, algorithmic transparency and responsible use; the Department may set an approved-tools list or model procurement guidelines
7. 7§ 33-7008: the State Board of Education may adopt rules, subject to legislative approval
8. 8Final text: S 1227 as amended in the House (engrossment 1); signed by the Governor March 19, 2026 (Session Law Chapter 71); emergency clause, in full force and effect on and after July 1, 2026

Latest legislative action

Mar 19, 2026. Signed by Governor on 03/19/26 Session Law Chapter 71 Effective: 07/01/2026

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