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NJ S3876
NJ S3876Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.
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Introduced
11/18/2024
11/18/2024
In Committee
11/18/2024
11/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires instruction on artificial intelligence. Under the bill, school districts are required to incorporate instruction on artificial intelligence in an appropriate place in the curriculum of students in grades kindergarten through 12 as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Computer Science and Design Thinking. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Education to provide school districts with age-appropriate sample learning activities and resources designed to implement the artificial intelligence curriculum requirement. Additionally, the bill requires each public institution of higher education to offer certificate and degree programs in artificial intelligence. The bill requires the Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, the Economic Development Authority, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, the New Jersey Presidents' Council, and the Chief Innovation Officer for the State, to develop an artificial intelligence model curriculum for use by public four-year institutions of higher education in the State and an artificial intelligence model curriculum for use by county colleges in the State. The model curricula developed is to be made available to assist public four-year institutions of higher education and county colleges in implementing the certificate and degree programs requirement established in the bill. Under the bill, the artificial intelligence model curricula is to account for academic quality and other applicable standards required for accreditation of artificial intelligence-related degree programs. Additionally, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Economic Development Authority, in consultation with the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, the New Jersey Presidents' Council and the Chief Innovation Officer for the State, is required to develop and distribute to public institutions of higher education artificial intelligence career pathway marketing materials that provide descriptions of artificial intelligence careers and the benefits of pursuing those careers.
AI Summary
This bill requires New Jersey school districts to provide artificial intelligence (AI) instruction for students in kindergarten through 12th grade as part of their computer science curriculum. The instruction must cover general AI concepts, foundational skills for using AI, and best practices for responsible and ethical AI use. The Commissioner of Education will provide age-appropriate learning materials to help districts implement this requirement. Additionally, the bill mandates that public higher education institutions offer AI certificate and degree programs. The Secretary of Higher Education, in collaboration with various state agencies and educational councils, will develop model AI curricula for four-year universities and county colleges. These model curricula must outline comprehensive course sequences, list suitable courses, detail program requirements, and specify expected student outcomes. The bill also requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Economic Development Authority to create marketing materials describing AI career opportunities. The bill defines AI as a machine-based system capable of making predictions, recommendations, or decisions using machine and human inputs, with the goal of influencing real or virtual environments. The provisions for K-12 instruction will take effect in the first full school year after enactment, while higher education requirements will begin in the first full academic year following enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 11/18/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3876 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3876_I1.HTM |
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