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MN SF4416

MN SF4416
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities faculty academic freedom protections establishment; artificial intelligence working group establishment


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Introduced
02/29/2024
In Committee
02/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to higher education; establishing academic freedom protections for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities faculty; creating an artificial intelligence working group; requiring a report; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 136F.

AI Summary

This bill establishes academic freedom protections for faculty at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, prohibiting interference from political figures, boards of trustees, donors, or other entities. It also restricts the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in certain aspects of higher education, such as prohibiting AI as the primary instructor for credit-bearing courses. Additionally, the bill requires the Board of Trustees to convene a working group to develop policies and procedures for the safe and ethical use of AI, with representatives from various stakeholder groups.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Author added Dibble (on 03/13/2024)

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