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This bill mandates that the State Board of Education develop model policies for the use of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in public school classrooms, with specific guidelines for different grade levels and a focus on age-appropriate social media literacy, screen-time management, and the ethical use of AI tools. It also requires local education agencies (LEAs), which are governing bodies for public schools, to ensure that instructional technology, defined as any technology issued to a student for their education, is designed for learning, evidence-based, safe, and not a substitute for direct instruction. Furthermore, LEAs must minimize non-essential screen-time, provide parents with access to information about digital tools and student data, and offer resources for students struggling with technology-related learning difficulties. The bill also introduces the concept of "AI sandbox courses" for high school students to explore AI technologies in a controlled environment, with parental consent required for participation.

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