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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into Maryland's K-12 education system. The State Department of Education will develop guidelines by August 1, 2026, focusing on the safe, responsible, and ethical use of AI that prioritizes students' and teachers' needs. The department will create separate guidance for students, teachers, and administrators, and will annually update a list of approved AI tools that safeguard privacy and security. Each county school board must designate an employee to facilitate ethical AI use and conduct an annual inventory of AI systems. The bill also creates a Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education, comprising representatives from educational organizations, local school systems, and stakeholders, which will study AI uses in schools, review best practices, and make recommendations for curriculum integration and professional development. The Task Force is required to create a document with AI curriculum examples for different school levels and subject areas, and will report its findings to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill mandates professional development for teachers and administrators, including AI courses, training programs, and monthly webinars, with funding to be provided through the state budget. The legislation aims to proactively prepare Maryland's education system for the growing role of artificial intelligence in learning and workforce preparation.

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