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AI Summary
The bill establishes guidelines for AI use in Virginia public schools and creates a pilot program for innovative AI applications in education, requiring stakeholder consultation.
Business Impact
If you operate in Virginia public schools, you must follow new AI guidelines for student instruction or risk 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
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Virginia's HB1186 mandates the Department of Education to develop safety guidance for artificial intelligence systems in public schools, consulting with school divisions and stakeholders. It also establishes the AIS Innovation in Education Pilot Program.
Key Provisions
- Department of Education to compile information on AIS use in public schools, consulting with school divisions and stakeholders.
- Guidance for safe, ethical, and equitable use of AIS to be posted publicly.
- School boards must implement policies consistent with the Department's guidance.
- Establishment of the AIS Innovation in Education Pilot Program.
- Annual reporting on pilot program effectiveness and recommendations.
- Pilot Program expires on July 1, 2030.
Latest Legislative Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0937)
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Maldonado D | Sponsor | HD-020 |
| Sam Rasoul D | Sponsor | HD-038 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 11)
H ·
Conference report agreed to by House (95-Y 0-N 0-A) ·
Mar 13, 2026
95 Yea
0 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Conference report agreed to by Senate (38-Y 1-N 0-A) ·
Mar 13, 2026
38 Yea
1 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate insisted on substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) ·
Mar 11, 2026
40 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Compile information on current AIS uses in schools
Who: Department of Education
Deadline: Ongoing
Who: Department of Education
Deadline: Ongoing
Establish and enforce policies consistent with AIS guidance
Who: School boards
Deadline: By guidance publication
Who: School boards
Deadline: By guidance publication
Submit annual report on pilot program
Who: Department of Education
Deadline: By December 1 each year
Who: Department of Education
Deadline: By December 1 each year
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Full Legal Analysis
HB1186 requires the Virginia Department of Education to compile information on current uses of artificial intelligence systems (AIS) in public schools and to create guidance for their safe and ethical use, in consultation with school divisions and other relevant stakeholders.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB1186 on official legislature website →
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