IL SR0610

Illinois Senate expresses support for Illinois ASCD/PD365's principles on ethical and effective artificial intelligence use in K-12 classrooms

Urges the Illinois State Board of Education to develop statewide guidelines for responsible AI use in education, including student data protections, algorithmic transparency requirements, and bias monitoring

Calls for incorporating digital and AI literacy into Illinois curricula so students can thoughtfully engage with emerging technologies

Encourages investment in educator professional development and equitable technology access, including broadband infrastructure, one-to-one devices, and AI-enabled tools across all schools

Raises concerns that without intentional implementation, AI tools may lead to passive learning, algorithmic bias, and erosion of student agency and equity