VA SB394

Requires the Virginia Department of Education to develop and publish guidance for safe, ethical, and equitable use of artificial intelligence systems (AIS) in public school instruction, addressing student data privacy, teacher training, bias prevention, and compliance with federal privacy laws

Mandates that school boards establish and enforce policies consistent with the Department's AI guidance, including requirements for division-managed AI platforms with administrative oversight and audit logging

Establishes the AIS Innovation in Education Pilot Program to fund and evaluate AI applications for instruction, tutoring, student engagement, and teacher support in public schools

Prioritizes pilot program participation for school divisions serving diverse, high-poverty, rural, and under-resourced student populations, with required professional development for educators

Requires annual reports to legislative education committees by December 1 on pilot program outcomes, including effectiveness, safety, equity impacts, and recommendations for expansion or regulation; pilot program expires July 1, 2030