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HB1297

Education - Artificial Intelligence - Study and Regulations Verified

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AI Summary

Mandates a study on AI use in Maryland schools and requires regulations by June 2025.

Business Impact

If you develop AI for schools in Maryland, prepare for new regulations by June 2025.

State
Maryland
Bill Number
HB1297
Status
In Committee
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Study/Task Force
Effective Date
Jul 1, 2024
Last Action
Mar 18, 2024
Last Verified
Apr 22, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 22, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
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
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Education Technology

Topics

What This Means

HB1297 requires the Maryland State Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of artificial intelligence in public schools. The study will evaluate best practices for safe, responsible, and ethical AI use, focusing on protecting personal information. The Department must report findings by December 2024 and establish regulations by June 2025.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
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 schools.
Who: Maryland State Department of Education
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Adopt regulations based on study findings.
Who: Maryland State Department of Education
Deadline: June 1, 2025

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