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AI Summary
The bill requests the Department of Education to create AI literacy curricula for public schools to enhance students' understanding of AI technologies.
Business Impact
If you operate a public school in Hawaii, you must implement AI literacy programs by the 2026-2027 school year or risk falling behind educational standards.
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— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
This resolution emphasizes the need for artificial intelligence literacy in Hawaii's public schools, highlighting the importance of formal education on AI technologies. It aims to prepare students for a workforce increasingly reliant on AI, addressing both the benefits and ethical implications of these technologies.
Key Provisions
- Develop AI literacy curricula plans and programs for public schools.
- Include definitions and key concepts of artificial intelligence.
- Address ethical implications and best practices for AI use.
- Examine innovations in AI technology.
- Analyze AI's relation to the State's history and culture.
- Submit developed curricula to the Legislature by a specified deadline.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to EDU/LBT.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey D | Sponsor | SD-006 |
| Glenn Wakai D | Sponsor | SD-015 |
| Les Ihara D | Sponsor | SD-010 |
| Stanley Chang D | Sponsor | SD-009 |
| Troy Hashimoto D | Sponsor | SD-005 |
Compliance Checklist
Develop AI literacy curricula plans and programs
Who: Department of Education
Deadline: Twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2027
Who: Department of Education
Deadline: Twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2027
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Full Legal Analysis
The bill requests the Hawaii Department of Education to develop comprehensive artificial intelligence literacy curricula plans and programs for public schools. It aims to ensure that students receive formal instruction on AI, covering key concepts, ethical implications, and best practices for AI use. The Department is required to submit these plans to the Legislature twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027, indicating a timeline for compliance. The establishment of these curricula is crucial for aligning educational standards with technological advancements.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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