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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Bradley H. Jones, Jr.

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to issuing guidance regarding setting policies for the use of AI in schools.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Bradley H. Jones, Jr.

20th Middlesex

1/17/2025

Kimberly N. Ferguson

1st Worcester

1/21/2025


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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to issuing guidance regarding setting policies for the use of AI in schools.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Section 1A of Chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following:-

The commissioner shall issue guidelines, based off of available best practices, for school districts and charter schools on the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) programs by students and the utilization of these programs in the classroom by educators to enhance learning. The guidance shall include the benefits and limitations of AI in education; how to promote the safe use of AI by students and teachers; the equity implications of the use of AI in the classroom; and what factors schools should consider when setting policies concerning the use of AI.  In developing such guidance, the department shall hold a minimum of three public hearings to gather input from relevant stakeholders including, but not limited to, superintendent groups, school leaders, and teachers to determine what policies and procedures pertaining to the use of AI is needed in schools. The commissioner shall update said guidelines as necessary and annually publish them on the department’s website no later than September 1.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect immediately upon its passage.