Technology & Privacy
How States Are Regulating AI in Education this Legislative Session
April 9, 2026 | Izzy Aaron
In 2026, 134 bills related to AI in education legislation have been introduced across 31 states, focusing on data privacy, classroom use restrictions, and curriculum integration. State AI education policy is addressing student data privacy concerns through bills like California AB 1159, which prohibits using student data to train artificial intelligence models, and Idaho SB 1227, which requires data privacy protections for AI tools in schools. Regulations addressing AI in classrooms establish boundaries for technology use, with states like Oklahoma and Maryland requiring human oversight and banning AI from making high-stakes decisions about students. Several states are adding artificial intelligence curriculum requirements to graduation standards, with Georgia and Mississippi requiring computer science credits that include AI instruction starting in the late 2020s. States are taking a measured approach to AI in education, focusing on research, transparency, and guardrails rather than rushing to mandate widespread classroom adoption.
