Signed by Governor Brad Little

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that establishes provisions on generative artificial intelligence in public schools in Idaho.

Highlights:

• Requires the state Department of Education to develop a statewide framework for generative artificial intelligence (AI) use in schools that does the following (Sec. 1):

• Prioritizes human-centered oversight, transparency, safety, and data security;

• Ensures that no form of AI replaces the role of a human teacher;

• Provides guidance on integration for instruction, academic integrity, and responsible student use;

• Addresses accessibility, accommodations, and access to AI; and

• Serves as a foundation for local school district policies.

• Requires school districts to adopt a policy governing the use of AI by students and employees that does the following (Sec. 1):

• Aligns with the statewide generative AI framework;

• Defines appropriate and prohibited uses of generative AI for instructional, administrative, and communication purposes;

• Includes safeguards for student privacy, data security, accessibility, and academic integrity; and

• Complies with all applicable federal and state laws.

• Specifies that this Act will take effect on July 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that establishes provisions on generative artificial intelligence in public schools in Idaho.

Highlights:

• Requires the state Department of Education to develop a statewide framework for generative artificial intelligence (AI) use in schools that does the following (Sec. 1):

• Prioritizes human-centered oversight, transparency, safety, and data security;

• Ensures that no form of AI replaces the role of a human teacher;

• Provides guidance on integration for instruction, academic integrity, and responsible student use;

• Addresses accessibility, accommodations, and access to AI; and

• Serves as a foundation for local school district policies.

• Requires school districts to adopt a policy governing the use of AI by students and employees that does the following (Sec. 1):

• Aligns with the statewide generative AI framework;

• Defines appropriate and prohibited uses of generative AI for instructional, administrative, and communication purposes;

• Includes safeguards for student privacy, data security, accessibility, and academic integrity; and

• Complies with all applicable federal and state laws.

• Specifies that this Act will take effect on July 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that establishes provisions on generative artificial intelligence in public schools in Idaho.

Highlights:

• Requires the state Department of Education to develop a statewide framework for generative artificial intelligence (AI) use in schools that does the following (Sec. 1):

• Prioritizes human-centered oversight, transparency, safety, and data security;

• Ensures that no form of AI replaces the role of a human teacher;

• Provides guidance on integration for instruction, academic integrity, and responsible student use;

• Addresses accessibility, accommodations, and access to AI; and

• Serves as a foundation for local school district policies.

• Requires school districts to adopt a policy governing the use of AI by students and employees that does the following (Sec. 1):

• Aligns with the statewide generative AI framework;

• Defines appropriate and prohibited uses of generative AI for instructional, administrative, and communication purposes;

• Includes safeguards for student privacy, data security, accessibility, and academic integrity; and

• Complies with all applicable federal and state laws.

• Specifies that this Act will take effect on July 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text