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NY A06972

NY A06972: Creates an artificial intelligence working group within the department of education for the purpose of developing guidance and a model policy on the … Verified

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Creates an artificial intelligence working group within the department of education for the purpose of developing guidance and a model policy on the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence in ways that benefit, and do not harm, pupils and educators.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an artificial intelligence working group within New York's Department of Education to develop guidance and model policies for AI use in education, aimed at benefiting and not harming pupils and educators.

Business Impact

If you operate in education in New York, you must comply with new AI guidance by the end of 2024 or face regulatory penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
A06972
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 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

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What This Means

The proposed legislation aims to create a working group focused on the safe and effective integration of artificial intelligence in educational settings. This group will develop guidance and model policies specifically designed to benefit and not harm pupils and educators.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to education

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)

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Compliance Checklist

Develop guidance on safe AI use in education
Who: Artificial Intelligence Working Group
Deadline: January 1, 2026
Create a model policy for school districts on AI use
Who: Artificial Intelligence Working Group
Deadline: July 1, 2026
Conduct public meetings for stakeholder feedback
Who: Artificial Intelligence Working Group
Deadline: Ongoing until report submission

Full Legal Analysis

The bill mandates the creation of an artificial intelligence working group within the New York Department of Education, tasked with developing guidance and model policies for the use of AI in education. These policies are intended to ensure that AI is used in ways that benefit and do not harm pupils and educators.

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