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AI Summary
The bill mandates the Maryland State Department of Education to create AI guidelines and a pilot program for county boards of education.
Business Impact
If you operate a county board of education in Maryland, you must implement AI guidelines by July 1, 2024, or face potential compliance issues.
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
SB979 requires the Maryland State Department of Education to develop AI guidelines and a pilot program for county boards. This initiative aims to integrate AI into educational standards, impacting how schools prepare students for college and careers.
Key Provisions
- The State Department of Education must develop AI guidelines for county boards.
- A pilot program will be established to support the AI Subcabinet.
- Strategies will be created to assist county boards in integrating AI into educational standards.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 19)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Baltimore City Administration | Primary |
| Carter | Primary |
| Edwards | Primary |
| Gallion | Primary |
| Guzzone | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Develop and implement AI guidelines
Who: County boards of education
Deadline: By July 1, 2024
Penalty: Potential operational challenges
Who: County boards of education
Deadline: By July 1, 2024
Penalty: Potential operational challenges
Participate in the pilot program
Who: County boards of education
Deadline: By July 1, 2024
Penalty: Potential operational challenges
Who: County boards of education
Deadline: By July 1, 2024
Penalty: Potential operational challenges
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Full Legal Analysis
SB979 mandates the Maryland State Department of Education, in consultation with the AI Subcabinet, to develop and regularly update guidelines on artificial intelligence for county boards of education. The bill also requires the Department to create a pilot program to support these guidelines. Additionally, the Department must devise strategies to assist county boards in integrating AI into college and career readiness standards. This legislation reflects a growing trend in other states to incorporate AI into educational frameworks, emphasizing the importance of preparing students for a technology-driven future.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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