State AI Compliance Tracker
Track state-by-state AI legislation and guidance affecting K-12 school districts. Know what’s required, what’s coming, and where Lightspeed helps you comply.
Last updated July 2026 · Source: FutureEd, CDT, MultiState, state DOE publications
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| Estado | Bill / Law | Status | What districts need to know | Key date | Lightspeed relevance |
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| Tennessee | SB 1711 / PC 550 | Policy Required | Requires all K-12 districts to adopt an AI acceptable use policy. Only approved AI programs may be used for student instruction or student work. District tech staff must review tools for FERPA/state data privacy compliance. | Enacted 2024 | FiltroEntendimentoPainel |
| Ohio | State Req. | Policy Required | Every public, community, and STEM school must adopt a comprehensive AI policy covering privacy, ethical guidelines, educator roles, and public transparency. State model policy released as a template. | July 1, 2026 | FiltroEntendimentoPainel |
| Idaho | SB 1227 | Policy Required | Directs state DOE to develop a generative AI framework. Districts must adopt aligned local policies covering privacy, procurement safeguards, academic integrity, and AI literacy. Prohibits AI from replacing human teachers. | 2026 (TBD) | FiltroEntendimentoPainel |
| Maryland | SB 720 | Policy Required | AI Ready Schools Act: Districts must adopt aligned AI policies, designate an AI coordinator, and participate in statewide AI Education Collaborative. Requires AI literacy in workforce readiness and funded statewide PD. | 2026 (TBD) | EntendimentoPainel |
| Oklahoma | SB 1734 | Policy Required | Responsible Technology in Schools Act: All districts must adopt written AI policy before 2027–28. Policies must address approved/prohibited uses, data protection, family transparency. Prohibits AI as primary basis for grading, discipline, or placement. Parents can opt students out of AI tools. | Before 2027–28 | FiltroEntendimentoAlerta |
| Virgínia | HB 1186 | Policy Required | State DOE must issue guidance for safe, ethical, equitable AI use in education. Districts must adopt policies aligned with state guidance. Also establishes an AI Innovation in Education Pilot Program. | 2026 (TBD) | FiltroEntendimentoPainel |
| Alabama | HB 329 | Enacted | All students must complete an approved computer science course that includes AI instruction to graduate from high school. Effective for class of 2032. | Class of 2032 | Entendimento |
| Utah | HB 218HB 273 | Enacted | HB 218 establishes required grade 7–8 digital skills course including AI literacy. HB 273 integrates AI into CS standards, adds digital literacy covering ethical AI use, and authorizes supervised AI sandbox courses. | 2026 | FiltroEntendimento |
| Illinois | HB 3851SB 1920 | Enacted | HB 3851 adds AI-generated deepfake NCII to the definition of cyberbullying. SB 1920 directs ISBE to develop statewide AI guidance for districts and educators — formal guidance expected. | 2025 | AlertaFiltro |
| Nevada | AB 406 | Enacted | Prohibits use of AI by school counselors, psychologists, or social workers (except for administrative efficiencies). State DOE must develop guidance for mental health professionals on responsible AI use. | 2025 | Alerta |
| Luisiana | 2025 Leg. | Enacted | Enacted AI literacy promotion legislation in 2025. Details pending state implementation guidance. Districts should monitor for curriculum implications. | 2025 | Entendimento |
| Novo México | HB 2 | Enacted | Created a working group to study education data governance and AI policies. Recommendations expected to lead to future requirements. Districts should document current AI tool inventory. | 2025 | EntendimentoPainel |
| Carolina do Sul | HB 5253 | Pending | Among the strongest proposed guardrails nationally. Would require written parental opt-in consent, annual public disclosure of AI tools and data practices, prohibit AI from replacing licensed teachers, ban automated high-stakes decisions, and restrict student data profiling. | 2026 session | FiltroAlertaEntendimento |
| Virgínia Ocidental | HB 5205 | Pending | State Board would develop model AI policies that auto-apply to any district that fails to adopt compliant local policies by July 2027. Prohibits AI from independently making high-stakes student decisions. Ties compliance to certain funding streams. | 2026 session | FiltroEntendimento |
| Iowa | HSB 610HF 2540 | Pending | Multiple bills would require CS + AI coursework for students graduating class of 2030–31. Covers AI concepts, ethics, and societal impacts. Also strengthens teacher preparation requirements. | Class of 2030–31 | Entendimento |
| Havaí | SB 2212HB 1676 | Pending | SB 2212 would require all juniors and seniors to complete a 6-week AI literacy course starting 2027–28, covering ML, generative AI, ethics, and culturally responsive content. Includes $5M AI Education Grant Pilot. HB 1676 creates an AI in Education Task Force. | 2027–28 if enacted | Entendimento |
| Nova Iorque | A.9190A.6972 | Pending | A.9190 would prohibit most classroom AI use below 9th grade with limited exceptions — one of the most restrictive proposals nationally. A.6972 creates a statewide AI Working Group within NYSED to develop integration guidance. | 2026 session | FiltroPainel |
| Flórida | HB 1503SB 1694 | Pending | Would require AI instruction within CS coursework and require responsible AI application opportunities in general education courses across grade levels. | 2026 session | EntendimentoFiltro |
| Nova Jersey | A.4352S.2862 | Pending | Would require AI instruction within computer science coursework at the K-12 level. Parallel bills in Assembly and Senate. | 2026 session | Entendimento |
| Arizona | HB 4005 | Pending | Would require instruction on the ethical, moral, and educational uses of AI — either as a standalone course or embedded within existing coursework. Covers foundational AI concepts, prompt development, and responsible use. | 2026 session | Entendimento |
| Illinois (pending) | HB 4411HB 5113 | Pending | HB 4411 would require a full year of CS + AI for students entering 9th grade in 2028–29. HB 5113 would create a temporary commission to develop best practices and technology policies for AI in schools. | 2028–29 if enacted | EntendimentoFiltro |
| Califórnia | CADE Guidance | Guidance Only | California DOE has published AI guidance for K-12. No state mandate for district AI policy yet, though multiple bills are regularly introduced. Districts should establish voluntary AI governance frameworks now. | Monitor 2026 session | FiltroPainel |
| Texas | TEA Guidance | Guidance Only | Texas Education Agency has published AI guidance for districts. No current mandate, but legislative activity expected in 2027 session. Districts with existing AI tools should document their governance approach now. | Monitor 2027 session | FiltroPainel |
| Colorado | CDE Guidance | Guidance Only | Colorado DOE has issued AI guidance. Colorado's broader AI Act (SB 205) applies to high-risk AI systems and may affect EdTech vendors districts use. No K-12 district policy mandate enacted yet. | Monitor | EntendimentoPainel |
| Carolina do Norte | DPI Guidance | Guidance Only | NC DPI has published AI guidance for K-12 schools. No legislative mandate currently. Districts encouraged to develop voluntary AI policies referencing state guidance. | Monitor | Filtro |
| Geórgia | GaDOE Guidance | Guidance Only | Georgia DOE has released AI in education guidance. Legislative activity increasing; a mandate is possible in the 2027 session. Districts should build governance infrastructure proactively. | Monitor 2027 | FiltroPainel |
| Washington | OSPI Guidance | Guidance Only | OSPI has issued AI guidance for districts. Multiple bills introduced in 2025–26 sessions; none enacted yet. Districts should document AI tool inventory and data practices now. | Monitor 2026 | EntendimentoPainel |
Observação: This tracker reflects publicly available information as of July 2026. AI legislation is moving rapidly — always verify current status with your legal counsel and state DOE. Bill status can change week to week during active legislative sessions. Key sources: FutureEd Legislative Tracker, CDT State Policy Analysis, MultiState AI Tracker, state DOE publications.
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