SB 6299·WA·senate
Concerning artificial intelligence and instructional staff.
IntroducedFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: McCune
Latest Action
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Jan 23, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new rule to Washington’s education statutes stating that artificial intelligence may be used to supplement or enhance classroom instruction. It explicitly prohibits AI from replacing any certificated instructional staff or paraeducators. This aims to ensure technology assists rather than displaces human educators.
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