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Prohibits the use of most artificial intelligence in classrooms prior to high school except for AI used for diagnostic purposes or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities.
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This New York bill prohibits the use of most AI in classrooms prior to ninth grade, allowing exceptions for diagnostic purposes and interventions for students with disabilities.
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What it means for business
If you operate educational institutions in New York, you must refrain from using AI in classrooms before high school by July 1, 2026, or face regulatory scrutiny.
What this means
The proposed legislation in New York seeks to limit the use of artificial intelligence in educational settings for students below ninth grade. It allows exceptions for diagnostic tools and interventions for students with disabilities. This bill aims to ensure that AI does not interfere with early education while still supporting students who need additional assistance.
Key provisions
- Prohibits AI use in classrooms prior to ninth grade in New York.
- Allows AI for diagnostic purposes and interventions for students with disabilities.
Compliance checklist
- Cease use of AI in classrooms before high school
- Implement AI for allowed purposes only
Latest legislative action
Apr 30, 2026. REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Jackson D | Sponsor | SD-031 |
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