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NC S640: AI Ethics and Literacy Across Education

In Committee North Carolina · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 30, 2026 · official bill text

S640 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

North Carolina's SB 640, 'AI Ethics and Literacy Across Education', would require the State Board of Education to adopt age-appropriate artificial intelligence standards for kindergarten through grade 12. The standards must cover AI basics, real-world applications, economic, legal and social issues, and responsible, ethical use. Filed March 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Rules and Operations Committee March 26, 2025; it has not passed either chamber.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None yet: the bill has not been enacted. It would put duties on the State Board of Education, not on businesses; schools would teach AI standards.

Key provisions

  1. Adds G.S. 115C-81.66: the State Board of Education must adopt age-appropriate AI standards for grades K-12.
  2. Standards must cover basic AI concepts, including how AI systems source and create content, and real-world AI applications.
  3. Standards must also cover economic, legal and social issues tied to information AI provides, and responsible, ethical AI use, including privacy, oversight, academic dishonesty and the effect of human bias on AI models.
  4. The Board may include AI instruction in middle and high school computer science standards.
  5. Would take effect when it becomes law and apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. Referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Operations on March 26, 2025.

Latest legislative action

Mar 26, 2025. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor SD-041
D Sponsor SD-039
D Sponsor SD-015
D Sponsor SD-040
D Sponsor SD-005

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Education

Affected industries

EducationGovernment

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