South Carolina H5253 regulates AI use in public schools, requiring parental consent and oversight, protecting student data, and prohibiting certain.

South Carolina H5253 establishes limitations and safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence in public schools. It mandates that school entities obtain written parental consent before using AI or generative AI in instruction or school activities. Schools must annually disclose details about AI tools, including vendors, data collection, sharing, and educational purposes. Parents can revoke consent at any time, and students who opt-out will not be penalized. AI cannot replace licensed teachers, conduct unauthorized assessments, or make automated disciplinary decisions.

South Carolina H5253 regulates AI use in public schools, requiring parental consent and oversight, protecting student data, and prohibiting certain.

South Carolina H5253 establishes limitations and safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence in public schools. It mandates that school entities obtain written parental consent before using AI or generative AI in instruction or school activities. Schools must annually disclose details about AI tools, including vendors, data collection, sharing, and educational purposes. Parents can revoke consent at any time, and students who opt-out will not be penalized. AI cannot replace licensed teachers, conduct unauthorized assessments, or make automated disciplinary decisions.