The bill establishes AI projects in Kentucky's education, mandating AI training and policy development, and requires availability to nonpublic schools.
If you operate a school in Kentucky, you must implement AI training for staff and submit annual reports to the Department of Education.
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What This Means
Senate Bill 52 aims to integrate artificial intelligence into Kentucky's education system by establishing projects for K-12 and higher education. It mandates professional development for educators and the creation of AI policies at various educational levels. This bill will affect public and nonpublic schools, requiring compliance with new training and reporting standards, and mandates the Kentucky Department of Education to make AI training available to nonpublic schools.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Artificial Intelligence in Kentucky's Schools project.
- Mandates professional development training on AI for educators and administrators.
- Requires school districts to adopt AI-related policies and submit annual reports.
- Creates the Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education project and an AI Working Group.
- Mandates public postsecondary institutions to develop AI policies and submit annual reports.
- Amends definitions and establishes academic standards related to AI in education.
- Requires the Kentucky Department of Education to make AI training available to nonpublic schools.
- Council for Education Technology to assist in developing the education technology master plan.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Reginald Thomas D | Sponsor | SD-013 |
| Amanda Mays Bledsoe R | Sponsor | SD-012 |
| David Yates D | Sponsor | SD-037 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: School districts and nonpublic schools
Deadline: Ongoing as per department guidelines
Penalty: Non-compliance may result in reporting issues or oversight scrutiny.
Who: School districts and public postsecondary institutions
Deadline: Annually, as specified by the Department of Education
Penalty: Failure to submit reports may lead to administrative penalties.
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