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MN HF4662

MN HF4662
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities faculty academic freedom protections established, artificial intelligence working group created, and report required.


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Introduced
03/07/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
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 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) faculty, prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as the primary instructor for credit-bearing courses, and requires the creation of an AI working group to develop policies and procedures for the safe and ethical use of AI within the MnSCU system. The bill defines "academic freedom" as the freedom of educators and researchers to investigate, discuss, teach, and publish findings in their academic fields without interference from political figures, boards of trustees, donors, or other entities. It also outlines faculty rights, including the right to teach in an atmosphere of free intellectual inquiry, engage in research and publication, and participate in political activities without discrimination, as long as it does not interfere with their job responsibilities.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy (on 03/07/2024)

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