Bill > HB1782

This bill, known as the Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Act, establishes a dedicated fund and an advisory council to promote artificial intelligence (AI) education across the state. The "Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Revolving Fund" will receive legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, and other contributions, with funds distributed to the State Department of Education, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. These agencies will use the money for developing AI tools, training educators, creating AI-integrated curricula, supporting student programs, and improving necessary infrastructure, with strict limits on administrative costs. Unspent funds will carry over to subsequent years. The "Oklahoma AI Education Advisory Council," composed of various state officials, educators, industry professionals, and students, will advise these agencies on AI education initiatives, review agency reports, and monitor trends. The Council will meet quarterly, elect a chair and vice-chair, and operate under the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, with support provided by the designated agencies. The bill also includes a severability clause, meaning if any part is found invalid, the rest will remain in effect, and it will become effective on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1782&Session=2600