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AI Summary
The bill mandates a study on AI use in public schools, evaluating best practices for ethical applications and data protection.
Business Impact
If you operate a public school in Maryland, you must prepare for new AI regulations by June 1, 2025, or face compliance issues.
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Passed
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
This bill requires the Maryland State Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of artificial intelligence in public schools. It aims to evaluate best practices for ethical and responsible AI applications, particularly concerning student and personnel data protection. The findings will inform regulations that schools must adhere to by mid-2025.
Key Provisions
- Requires a comprehensive study on AI use in public schools.
- Evaluates best practices for ethical AI applications.
- Focuses on protecting personal information of students and personnel.
- Mandates a report to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2024.
- Requires regulations to be adopted by June 1, 2025.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Caylin Young D | Sponsor | HD-045 |
Roll Call Votes
H ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Mar 18, 2024
134 Yea
5 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (1)
Favorable with Amendments 713429/1 Adopted
Adopted
2024-03-16
Compliance Checklist
Conduct a comprehensive study on AI use in public schools
Who: Maryland State Department of Education
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Who: Maryland State Department of Education
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Adopt regulations based on the study's findings
Who: Maryland State Department of Education
Deadline: June 1, 2025
Who: Maryland State Department of Education
Deadline: June 1, 2025
Full Legal Analysis
The bill requires the Maryland State Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential uses of artificial intelligence in public schools. This study will evaluate best practices for the safe, responsible, and ethical use of AI, with a particular focus on protecting the personal information of students and school personnel. The Department is mandated to report the study's findings to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2024. Following the report, the Department must adopt regulations based on the study's conclusions by June 1, 2025. This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the need to regulate AI technologies in educational settings to ensure ethical standards and data privacy. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance, but it establishes a clear timeline for the adoption of regulations, which will impact how schools implement AI technologies in their operations.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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