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AI Summary
HB5205, the West Virginia Balance Act, requires the State Board of Education to create model policies on AI use, sets forth definitions, and establishes a county board policy.
Business Impact
If you operate in West Virginia's public education sector, you must implement county-specific AI policies by the 2024 school year or face compliance penalties.
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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
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What This Means
House Bill 5205, the West Virginia Balance Act, mandates the creation of model policies on AI use in education, sets forth definitions, and establishes a county board policy.
Key Provisions
- Requires the State Board of Education to create model policies on AI use in education.
- Sets forth definitions related to artificial intelligence.
- Establishes a county board of education policy for AI use.
- Provides resources for students with technology-related learning difficulties.
- Introduces an AI sandbox course.
- Provides for artificial intelligence standards.
Latest Legislative Action
To House Education
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hanshaw | Primary |
| Stephens | Primary |
| Bell | Cosponsor |
| Campbell | Cosponsor |
| Hornbuckle | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Adopt a balanced technology use policy
Who: County boards of education
Deadline: By July 1, 2027
Penalty: Default policy imposed by the state board
Who: County boards of education
Deadline: By July 1, 2027
Penalty: Default policy imposed by the state board
Provide training to educators on the new policy
Who: County boards of education
Deadline: Ongoing after policy adoption
Penalty: Potential withholding of state funds
Who: County boards of education
Deadline: Ongoing after policy adoption
Penalty: Potential withholding of state funds
Full Legal Analysis
House Bill 5205, introduced in the West Virginia Legislature, aims to establish the West Virginia Balance Act. The bill requires the State Board of Education to create model policies on the use of artificial intelligence in education, sets forth definitions related to artificial intelligence, and establishes a county board of education policy for AI use. It introduces an AI sandbox course, provides for artificial intelligence standards, and offers resources for students with technology-related learning difficulties.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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