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This bill, known as the Oklahoma Responsible Technology in Schools Act, establishes guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies in public schools to ensure student data privacy, instructional integrity, and transparency. It defines AI as a system consistent with federal definitions and clarifies terms like "classroom AI tool" (AI used to support teaching and learning), "educator-directed AI use" (AI used under teacher supervision), "student-facing AI tool" (AI students interact with directly), and "human-in-the-loop" (an educator maintains oversight and final decision-making). The act prohibits AI from being used for instructional purposes unless it's educator-directed and requires that all AI tools, especially those students interact with, have a "human-in-the-loop" for review before use in grading, discipline, or other significant educational decisions. It also mandates that AI tools comply with student data privacy laws like FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), and schools must minimize student data shared with these tools. The State Department of Education will provide guidance on responsible AI use, and by the 2027-2028 school year, all school district boards must adopt policies covering AI oversight, appropriate uses, data protection, and transparency for students and families. The bill emphasizes that schools are not required to use AI and local control over instructional methods remains intact, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1734&Session=2600