Maryland schools to implement AI guidance, training under new law taking effect Monday
Maryland schools to implement AI guidance, training under new law taking effect Monday
Publish Date: 2026-06-02 06:48:00
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- Maryland’s Artificial Intelligence Ready School Act came into effect, requiring school districts to develop policies for AI use in schools.
- The new law aims to prepare students for an AI-driven workforce and includes guidelines on AI instruction for K-12 students.
- Opinions on AI use in schools vary, with concerns about misuse and calls for careful, responsible use.
- Senator Katie Fry Hester emphasized the importance of teaching students how to use AI responsibly, noting the widespread use of AI in future careers.
- The law includes provisions for professional development in AI, integrating AI literacy into computer science standards, and establishing an AI collaborative for best practices.
- School districts are to develop district-specific policies, adopt AI tools, and appoint AI coordinators based on the guidance developed by Maryland State Department of Education leaders.
- Some districts, like Howard County, have already begun incorporating AI into classroom activities.
