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NJ S2862: Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligenc…

In Committee New Jersey · 2026–2027 session

Last verified Oct 13, 2026 · official bill text

S2862 · where it stands

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  5. Effective
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Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.

In one paragraph

New Jersey's S2862 would require each school district to include AI instruction in grades K-12 within its Computer Science and Design Thinking standards. It would require public higher education institutions to offer AI certificate and degree programs, and the Secretary of Higher Education to develop AI model curricula. Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session.

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

What it means for business

School districts and public colleges would carry the duties. No duties for other businesses.

Key provisions

  1. Sec. 1b-c: AI instruction in K-12 covering general AI concepts, foundational user skills, and responsible and ethical use
  2. Sec. 1d: Commissioner of Education must provide age-appropriate sample learning activities and resources
  3. Sec. 2a: each public higher education institution must offer AI certificate and degree programs
  4. Sec. 2b-c: Secretary of Higher Education must develop separate model curricula for four-year institutions and county colleges, including course sequences and expected outcomes
  5. Sec. 2d: Labor and the Economic Development Authority must develop AI career pathway marketing materials
  6. Sec. 3: takes effect immediately; Sec. 1 first applies in the first full school year and Sec. 2 in the first full academic year after enactment; no appropriation or penalties

Latest legislative action

Jan 13, 2026. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)

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Roll call votes

Reported out of Senate committee with amendments May 22, 2025

4 yea1 nayPassed

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Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Education

Affected industries

EducationGovernment

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