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MD SB720

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Katie Hester

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Department of Education must provide AI guidance through an online platform for local school systems, educators, parents, and students, with separate guidance published for students, educators, and administrators, reviewed annually

  • 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 for productive and ethical AI use

  • Morgan State University or another 4-year institution must annually evaluate prioritized AI tools and certify their consistency with state guidelines

  • Teacher professional development training in AI must be implemented statewide by July 1, 2027, using a train-the-trainer model, with teachers compensated through time, money, or recertification credits

  • Maryland AI Education Collaborative established with representatives from education associations, unions, parents, and students to study AI use in schools and submit annual reports to the 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 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment2/6/2026

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