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MD HB1057
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eric Ebersole
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AI Summary
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State Department of Education must create an online platform with AI guidance for local school systems, educators, parents, and students, with separate guidance published for students, educators, and administrators, reviewed and updated annually
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Each local school system must adopt an AI policy within 120 days of state guidance release, and each county board must designate an AI coordinator to liaise with the state on productive and ethical AI use
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Morgan State University or another 4-year institution must annually evaluate and certify AI tools submitted by the State Superintendent and schools for consistency with state guidelines
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AI literacy must be incorporated into workforce preparation standards by June 1, 2027, and statewide teacher professional development training must be completed by July 1, 2027, with teachers compensated through time, money, or recertification credits
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Establishes the Maryland AI Education Collaborative with approximately 20+ members including educators, administrators, parents, students, and labor representatives to study AI use in schools and report findings annually to the State Board and General Assembly beginning December 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act)
Counties
Last Action
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
2/13/2026