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Directs the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the board of regents regarding the incorporation of instruction in artificial intelligence system literacy into the school curriculum at the elementary, junior high and senior high levels; directs the board of regents to adopt…
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New York's S 7892-A would add Education Law § 305(33) directing the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the Board of Regents on adding AI system literacy content to the curriculum at each grade level in elementary, junior high and senior high schools. Within 180 days the commissioner must recommend that the Regents adopt rules or reject the curriculum; the Regents must decide within 60 days. Referred to Education 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, the bill would not bind schools directly; it requires the commissioner and Regents to act on an AI literacy curriculum.
Key provisions
- Commissioner must recommend AI literacy content covering basic concepts, critical evaluation of AI output, applications and limits, ethics and societal impact, and safe interaction, differentiated by developmental stage
- Before recommending, the commissioner must seek input from the Director of the Office of Information Technology Services, educators, parents, students and others
- Within 180 days of the effective date the commissioner must recommend adopting implementing rules or rejecting the curriculum; the Regents must accept or reject within 60 days
- If adopted, the curriculum takes effect no later than the next school year and the Regents must develop guidelines on grade-level content, integration, teacher training and assessment
- If rejected, the commissioner must report the reasons within 30 days to the Governor and legislative leaders
- Takes effect immediately; no penalty is stated; Assembly same-as A7029
Latest legislative action
Jan 7, 2026. referred to education
Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin S. Parker D | Primary |
| Kristen Gonzalez D | Primary |
| LITTLE | Primary |
| STAVISKY | Primary |
| WEIK | Primary |
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