EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding generative artificial intelligence in public education.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The law directs the Idaho State Department of Education to create a statewide framework for generative artificial intelligence in K‑12 classrooms, and requires each public school district and charter school to adopt policies that follow that framework. It also sets AI literacy standards for students, assessment guidelines, and professional‑development plans for teachers, while establishing procurement rules and a parental guidance document. The aim is to ensure AI tools are used safely, transparently, and without replacing human teachers.

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History

1. Mar 19, 2026Signed by Governor on 03/19/26 Session Law Chapter 71 Effective: 07/01/2026
2. Mar 19, 2026Reported delivered to Governor at 4:06 p.m. on 03/18/26
3. Mar 18, 2026Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
4. Mar 18, 2026Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
5. Mar 17, 2026Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
6. Mar 17, 2026Read third time as amended in the House – PASSED - 27-6-2AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke(Bjerke), Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Lakey, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Ricks, Ruchti, Taylor, Toews, VanOrden, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow, Woller(Rabe), WoodwardNAYS – Galloway, Keyser, Kohl, Lenney, Zito, ZuiderveldAbsent and excused – Semmelroth, ShippyFloor Sponsor - CookTitle apvd - to enrol
7. Mar 16, 2026Read second time as amended in the House, filed for Third Reading
8. Mar 13, 2026Reported engrossed, filed for first reading, as amended
9. Mar 13, 2026Read first time as amended in the House, filed for Second Reading
10. Mar 12, 2026Senate concurred in House amendments; referred to engrossment
11. Mar 12, 2026Returned from House, amended
12. Mar 12, 2026Referred to 10th Order for possible concurrence

The 12 most recent of 28 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• EDUCATION COMMITTEE · sponsor

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