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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to establish the State Instructional Technology Advisory Board, which shall collaborate with the State Board of Education to provide guidance, integration, oversight, and evaluation of education technologies, including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence technologies. Sets forth the membership of the Advisory Board and terms. Requires the State Board, with the Advisory Board, to develop standards concerning safety, transparency, data privacy, and educational quality for any artificial intelligence technology that may be used in schools and develop guidance for school districts and educators on the use of artificial intelligence in education and the development of artificial intelligence literacy. Requires the annual school district report to the State Board regarding educational technology capacity and policies to include how students, teachers, and district employees use artificial intelligence. Provides that the Internet safety education curriculum shall include instruction in the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to establish a State Instructional Technology Advisory Board focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The board will consist of 14 members representing various educational stakeholders, including teachers, principals, superintendents, school board members, and AI experts, who will serve two-year terms. The State Board of Education must develop comprehensive standards for AI technologies in schools, addressing safety, transparency, data privacy, and educational quality. Annually, the board will evaluate and publish a list of AI tools used in schools, providing guidance to districts and educators about AI integration. The bill requires school districts to include information about AI usage in their annual technology reports and expands internet safety education to cover AI-related risks, such as identifying false representations created by AI and understanding responsible AI use. The legislation aims to help educators and students develop AI literacy, understand AI technologies, and learn to use them ethically and effectively, with a focus on preserving essential human relationships in education. The board will also develop professional development opportunities to support educators in understanding and implementing AI guidance, with initial guidance to be provided by December 31, 2025, and updated annually.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi (on 04/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2503&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2503ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2503.htm |
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