MA H614: Relative to issuing guidance regarding setting policies for the use of AI in schools

In one paragraph

Massachusetts' H 614 would require the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education to issue guidelines for school districts and charter schools on student and teacher use of AI. The guidance would cover AI's benefits and limitations, safe use, equity implications and factors for setting school AI policies, after at least three public hearings. Referred to the Education Committee February 27, 2025; hearing November 12, 2025; reporting date extended to March 18, 2026. It has not passed either chamber.

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What it means for business

None yet: the bill is pending. It would put duties on the state education department, not businesses; edtech vendors could see districts draw on the state guidance when setting AI policies.

Key provisions

1. 1Would amend G.L. c. 69, § 1A: the commissioner would issue guidelines, based on available best practices, for school districts and charter schools on student use of AI and educators' use of it in the classroom
2. 2Guidance would cover the benefits and limitations of AI in education, how to promote safe use by students and teachers, equity implications, and factors schools should consider in setting AI policies
3. 3The department would hold at least three public hearings to gather input from superintendent groups, school leaders and teachers
4. 4The commissioner would update the guidelines as necessary and publish them on the department's website annually no later than September 1
5. 5The bill says it takes effect immediately upon passage

Latest legislative action

Feb 9, 2026. Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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