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AI Summary
SB 5956 addresses AI, student discipline, and surveillance in Washington public schools. The analysis is limited due to the absence of the full bill text.
Business Impact
If you operate in public education, monitor developments in AI and surveillance regulations.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Washington's SB 5956 focuses on artificial intelligence, student discipline, and surveillance in public schools. The analysis is limited and speculative due to the lack of full bill text.
Latest Legislative Action
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 19)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hasegawa | Primary |
| Nobles | Primary |
| Stanford | Primary |
| Warnick | Primary |
| Baumgartner | Cosponsor |
Roll Call Votes
3rd Reading & Final Passage (#18) ·
Feb 10, 2026
35 Yea
13 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Evaluate and disclose AI system functionalities
Who: Public school districts
Penalty: To be determined
Who: Public school districts
Penalty: To be determined
Ensure ethical use of AI in student discipline
Who: Public school administrators
Penalty: To be determined
Who: Public school administrators
Penalty: To be determined
Full Legal Analysis
SB 5956 is a legislative proposal in Washington State concerning artificial intelligence, student discipline, and surveillance within public schools. The analysis is based solely on the title and official description, as the full text of the bill is not available. Therefore, specific details and provisions cannot be confirmed at this time. The title and description indicate a focus on these three areas, but without the full text, the exact nature of the regulations or measures proposed remains unclear. This analysis is limited and speculative due to the absence of the full bill text.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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