Bill > HB2371

This bill establishes a pilot program for using artificial intelligence (AI) software in Oklahoma schools to enhance student safety and support. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, in collaboration with the State Department of Education, will solicit proposals from local school boards to implement AI monitoring on school-issued devices. The AI system will create an "inference engine" that provides insights into student safety and readiness to learn, utilizing web filtering and existing data channels to generate reports about student well-being and interests, without directly surveilling students. The proposals will be evaluated on a statewide competitive basis, and pilot programs can involve entire districts, combinations of districts, or individual schools. Both the Department of Mental Health and State Board of Education retain the authority to terminate or continue pilot programs as they see fit. To support these efforts, the bill creates an "AI School Safety Pilot Programs Revolving Fund" in the State Treasury, which will be funded through state appropriations and used to cover software, equipment, materials, personnel, and other start-up costs. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2371&Session=2600