Bill > S07892

This bill directs the New York State Commissioner of Education to develop and recommend a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) literacy curriculum for elementary, junior high, and high school students. The proposed curriculum would cover fundamental AI concepts, including how AI systems function, how to critically evaluate AI-generated content, practical AI applications and limitations, ethical considerations, and guidelines for responsible AI interaction. Before making recommendations to the Board of Regents, the Commissioner must consult with technology experts, educators, parents, and students, and consider factors such as instructional time requirements and potential fiscal impacts. The bill requires the Commissioner to provide a recommendation within 180 days, after which the Board of Regents must vote to accept or reject the proposed curriculum within 60 days. If adopted, the curriculum would be implemented in the next school year, with guidelines for age-appropriate content, integration into existing subjects, teacher professional development, and student competency assessments. The legislation defines AI systems as machine-based systems that can infer outputs to influence environments and defines AI literacy as the ability to understand, critically evaluate, and interact with AI technologies. The bill aims to ensure students are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and engage with AI in an increasingly technology-driven world.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7892