Bill > S640

This bill requires the North Carolina State Board of Education to develop age-appropriate artificial intelligence (AI) instruction standards for kindergarten through 12th grade, covering four key areas: basic AI concepts (including how AI systems source and create content), real-world AI applications, economic/legal/social issues surrounding AI, and responsible AI ethics. The ethical components specifically include privacy, oversight, academic dishonesty, and understanding how human bias impacts AI models. Schools can integrate this instruction within existing computer science courses at middle and high school levels. The standards are set to be implemented in the 2025-2026 school year, aiming to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of AI technologies, their potential, and their societal implications as AI becomes increasingly prevalent in daily life.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S640