S.864

Safe and Responsible AI in Schools Act

Introduced·4/28/26

North Carolina S864 establishes AI policies, training, and evaluation frameworks for public schools.

North Carolina S864, the Safe and Responsible AI in Schools Act, mandates the State Board of Education to update computer science standards to include AI literacy for grades K-12. The Department of Public Instruction must develop a model AI policy, which local school administrative units, charter schools, and laboratory schools must review before adopting their own AI policies. The Department must also partner with the Friday Institute to create online training modules for educators and administrators on AI use.

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History

Apr 29

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 29

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Apr 28

Senate

Filed