Artificial intelligence education NC guardrails get bipartisan support

North Carolina Senate unanimously supports HB 301, an artificial intelligence and social media safety bill, aimed at overhauling AI standards in schools, mandating AI education, and addressing AI’s impact on computer science.
If passed, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) will partner with NC State University to provide AI training; the focus includes responsible AI use, ethical standards, data and privacy protection, and academic integrity.
The bill aims to revise K-12 computer science education to include AI literacy, starting from the 2028-29 school year, in response to high unemployment rates among computer science graduates due to AI advancements.
It must develop a model policy detailing definitions, guidance on AI literacy, data protection measures, and standards for ethical AI usage in educational settings.
DPI is required to establish a framework for evaluating AI tools used in education, focusing on privacy, accessibility, and alignment with curriculum standards.
There is a focus on providing AI training and resources to educators to address gaps in current institutional guidance for using AI effectively and ethically in their work.
The bill received bipartisan support and aligns with other states’ efforts to incorporate AI literacy and policy into educational frameworks.

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