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UT HB0218: Digital Skills Amendments

Effective May 6, 2026 Utah · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB0218 · where it stands

All steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since May 6, 2026
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In one paragraph

Utah HB 218 (2026) requires the state's grade 7-8 digital skills course to include artificial intelligence literacy, covering AI capabilities, limitations, ethical considerations and societal implications, and understanding algorithms and their influence on digital experiences. It also creates an advisory council on technology-related courses. Effective May 6, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Utah middle schools and curriculum providers must teach AI literacy in the required digital skills course.

Key provisions

  1. Utah Code 53E-4-208: grade 7-8 digital skills course must include artificial intelligence literacy
  2. AI literacy covers capabilities, limitations, ethical considerations and societal implications
  3. Course must cover algorithms and their influence on digital experiences
  4. Creates an advisory council on technology-related courses

Latest legislative action

Mar 18, 2026. Governor Signed; Laws of Utah 2026, Chapter 114

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Education

Affected industries

Education

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Same topic in other states

Maryland HB504 Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act Tennessee HB825 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to internet safety. Virginia HB171 Internet safety; instruction to include key modern digital safety topics. California AB1766 Health curriculum framework: human trafficking and online safety. Florida H1361 Education North Carolina S257 2026 Appropriations Act.