UT SB0322

Creates an Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox effective July 1, 2026, allowing Utah public schools to conduct time-limited AI pilot programs (maximum 3 years) with Office of Regulatory Relief administration and State Board of Education safety oversight

Requires vendors to conduct red teaming safety tests before student use, documenting system responses to harmful requests including self-harm content, academic integrity bypasses, and age-inappropriate material

Establishes parental opt-out rights without academic penalty, requires annual written notice of AI use, and mandates clear disclosure when students interact with conversational AI systems

Prohibits AI systems from providing mental health diagnosis/treatment, simulating romantic relationships with students, assigning final grades without educator review, or operating without human-in-the-loop supervision

Requires State Board review and legislative authorization before any statewide AI adoption, with independent evaluation measuring educational outcomes, safety records, privacy compliance, and cost-effectiveness; includes a five-year sunset provision (July 1, 2031)