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AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of AI to score constructed responses on student assessments, with specific exceptions.
Business Impact
If you use AI to score student assessments in Texas, you must comply with new scoring standards by the 2025-2026 school year or face penalties.
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In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Texas House Bill 5282 seeks to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in scoring student assessments. It prohibits AI scoring for constructed responses unless specific criteria are met, emphasizing fairness and reliability in scoring methods, particularly for disadvantaged student populations.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits AI from scoring constructed responses on assessments, with exceptions.
- Allows AI scoring if trained on representative samples of disadvantaged students.
- Requires scoring methods to demonstrate validity and reliability.
- Mandates evaluation by an independent entity for AI scoring methods.
- Applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.
- Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Public Education
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Gina Hinojosa D | Sponsor | HD-049 |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI scoring methods meet specified criteria
Who: Educational institutions and assessment agencies
Deadline: By the 2025-2026 school year
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance, specifics not detailed
Who: Educational institutions and assessment agencies
Deadline: By the 2025-2026 school year
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance, specifics not detailed
Evaluate AI scoring methods by an independent entity
Who: Assessment agencies
Deadline: By the 2025-2026 school year
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance, specifics not detailed
Who: Assessment agencies
Deadline: By the 2025-2026 school year
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance, specifics not detailed
Full Legal Analysis
Texas House Bill 5282 amends Section 39.023 of the Education Code to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in scoring assessment instruments for public school students. Specifically, it prohibits the use of AI to score constructed responses unless certain conditions are met, including the requirement for the AI scoring method to be trained on representative samples of disadvantaged students and to demonstrate scoring validity and reliability. The bill aims to ensure that AI scoring methods do not introduce bias and meet psychometric standards. Compliance is required starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill does not specify responsibilities for educational institutions regarding preparation.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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