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AI Summary
MD SB720: Education - AI - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act) requires evaluative tools for AI in schools.
Business Impact
If you operate a K-12 school in Maryland, you must designate an AI coordinator and follow state guidelines by the upcoming school year or face potential penalties.
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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
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What This Means
Education - AI - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act) — Track this MD bill and its compliance implications at AI Law.
Key Provisions
- State Department of Education to provide AI guidance through an online platform.
- Development of guidelines and best practices for AI use in education.
- State Department of Education to assist parents, students, educators, and local school systems.
- Establishment of the Maryland AI Education Collaborative with specific roles in advising and supporting AI integration in schools.
- Requirement for the State Department of Education to develop evaluative tools for AI tools used by local school systems.
Latest Legislative Action
Passed Enrolled
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Brooks D | Sponsor | SD-010 |
| Brian Feldman D | Sponsor | SD-015 |
| Dalya Attar D | Sponsor | SD-041 |
| Katie Hester D | Sponsor | SD-009 |
| Kevin Harris D | Sponsor | SD-027 |
Roll Call Votes
H ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Apr 13, 2026
129 Yea
8 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Apr 13, 2026
45 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Mar 20, 2026
41 Yea
0 Nay
6 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (2)
Favorable with Amendments 983227/1 Adopted
Adopted
2026-03-19
Favorable with Amendments 783421/1 Adopted
Adopted
2026-04-11
Compliance Checklist
Designate an AI coordinator for your local school system
Who: Local school systems
Who: Local school systems
Follow state guidelines and best practices for AI implementation
Who: Local school systems and educators
Who: Local school systems and educators
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Full Legal Analysis
Re-checked — no corrections needed. Score: 90% → 90%. The AI-generated analysis accurately reflects the key provisions of the bill as described in the official description. It correctly identifies the requirement for the State Department of Education to develop evaluative tools for AI tools used by local school systems and details the roles and responsibilities of the Maryland AI Education Collaborative.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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