Bill > HB1676

This bill establishes an Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force within the University of Hawaii to develop guidelines and recommendations for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Hawaii's public education system, acknowledging AI's potential benefits like personalized learning and reduced workload for educators, while also recognizing risks such as exacerbating existing disparities and undermining student privacy. The task force, chaired by the Executive Director of Hawai?i P-20 Partnerships for Education, will include representatives from various educational entities, the state chief information officer, and will also invite students, civil rights and data privacy experts, a Native Hawaiian education specialist, and technology professionals to participate. Its key responsibilities include developing model statewide guidance on AI as an instructional tool with recommended "human-in-the-loop" practices (meaning human oversight and involvement), establishing data privacy and vendor transparency standards, creating digital equity recommendations for rural schools, outlining professional development for educators, and designing a framework for evaluating student learning outcomes in AI-supported classrooms. The task force is mandated to submit reports to the legislature by December 1st of 2027, 2028, and 2029, and will cease to exist on December 31, 2029, with funds appropriated for its operation.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1676&year=2026