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Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.
Mandates AI instruction in K-12 and AI curricula in higher education in NJ.
If you operate a public school or college in NJ, you must implement AI curricula by the next academic year.
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What This Means
This bill requires New Jersey school districts to incorporate artificial intelligence instruction into K-12 curricula and mandates public higher education institutions to offer AI certificate and degree programs. It also tasks the Secretary of Higher Education with developing model AI curricula to ensure academic quality and accreditation standards. The bill aims to prepare students for AI-related careers and ensure responsible AI use.
Key Provisions
- K-12 schools must include AI instruction in curricula.
- Public colleges must offer AI certificate and degree programs.
- Secretary of Higher Education to develop AI model curricula.
- AI curricula must meet accreditation standards.
- AI career pathway materials to be developed and distributed.
Latest Legislative Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara McCann Stamato D | Sponsor | HD-031 |
| Carmen Morales D | Sponsor | HD-034 |
| Reginald Atkins D | Sponsor | HD-020 |
| Shanique Speight D | Sponsor | HD-029 |
| William Sampson D | Sponsor | HD-031 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: School districts
Deadline: First full school year after enactment
Who: Public higher education institutions
Deadline: First full academic year after enactment
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