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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.
In one paragraph
New York's A 6972 would add Education Law § 115 creating an artificial intelligence working group in the State Education Department, to develop guidance for school districts and charter schools on safe AI use and a model policy, and to report to the Governor and Legislature. The text sets dates of January 1, 2026 for guidance, July 1, 2026 for the model policy and January 1, 2027 for the report. Would take effect immediately and expire January 31, 2031. Introduced March 18, 2025 and referred to the Education Committee (again January 7, 2026); it has not passed either chamber.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, no duties would fall on schools or vendors; the department would issue AI guidance and a model policy for districts and charter schools, which they would not be required to adopt.
Key provisions
- Education Law § 115: working group of the commissioner or designee, the director of the Office of Information Technology Services or designee, and thirteen appointed members (eight by the Governor)
- By January 1, 2026: guidance for districts and charter schools covering academic integrity, acceptable uses, data privacy, parent access and procurement
- By July 1, 2026: a model policy covering those topics plus effective use, equity and educator professional development; the department must post both on its website
- Must assess current and projected AI use, hold at least three public meetings, and report by January 1, 2027, when the group dissolves
- Imposes no mandatory duties on districts or charter schools and states no penalties; guidance and model policy are products of the working group
- Would take effect immediately and expire and be deemed repealed January 31, 2031; referred to Education, with no further action
Latest legislative action
Jan 7, 2026. referred to education
Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| BARCLAY | Primary |
| BARRON | Primary |
| GOODELL | Primary |
| Michaelle C. Solages D | Primary |
| Steven Otis | Primary |
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