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MD HB1057: Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act) requires the State Department of Education to develop and publish strategies and guidance for the use of AI in education through an online platform, providing guidance to parents, students, and educators.
Business Impact
If you operate a school in Maryland, you must designate an AI coordinator and follow state guidelines by the upcoming school year or face compliance issues.
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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
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act) — Track this MD bill and its compliance implications at AI Law.
Key Provisions
- State Department of Education to develop and publish strategies for implementing certain guidelines and best practices.
- State Department of Education to provide AI guidance through an online platform for local school systems, educators, parents, and students.
- Local school systems must designate an AI coordinator.
- Department to publish guidance for certain groups, including local school systems, educators, parents, and students, emphasizing a collaborative approach.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred Rules
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 91)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Acevero | Primary |
| Anderson | Primary |
| Arentz | Primary |
| Atterbeary | Primary |
| B. Barnes | Primary |
Amendments (1)
Favorable with Amendments 373525/1 Adopted
Adopted
2026-04-11
Compliance Checklist
Designate an AI coordinator for the local school system
Who: Local school systems
Penalty: Potential compliance issues
Who: Local school systems
Penalty: Potential compliance issues
Follow state guidelines on AI usage
Who: Educators and local school systems
Penalty: Potential compliance issues
Who: Educators and local school systems
Penalty: Potential compliance issues
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Re-checked & corrected (3 fixes). Score: 85% → 85%. The analysis captures the main requirements of the bill but initially omitted the requirement for the State Department of Education to develop and publish strategies for implementing certain guidelines and best practices. The guidance is specifically for the use of artificial intelligence in education and is to be provided through an online platform. Additionally, local school systems are required to designate an AI coordinator. The bill emphasizes a collaborative approach, which involves coordination among these groups to effectively integrate AI into education. The Department is also required to publish guidance for certain groups, including local school systems, educators, parents, and students.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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