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Died SENATE · SESSION 2026

No. SB 1194

Artificial Intelligence in Education
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Jones
FILED BY
Shevrin D. Jones — District 34, Democrat [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
7/1/2026
DIED IN
Education Pre-K - 12
OFFICIAL RECORD
flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1194

Filed under AI & Technology.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Artificial Intelligence in Education; Requiring the State Board of Education to adopt statewide standards and policies for the use of artificial intelligence (AI); requiring the board to direct the department to provide specified teacher training; requiring the board to direct the department to review school district compliance with AI policies; requiring students in specified grade levels to receive instruction on digital literacy and the ethics of using AI in certain contexts, etc.

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Plain English Summary

AI-GENERATED
Mandates statewide AI rules, teacher training, and student digital literacy instruction.

The State Board of Education must adopt statewide standards and policies governing how students and schools use artificial intelligence.

Teachers must receive training on AI use, detection tools, and responsible strategies, while the Department of Education collects specific academic metrics.

Students in grades 6 through 12 must receive instruction on digital literacy and the ethics of using AI in specific courses.

School district codes of conduct must include policies on the use of artificial intelligence as defined by the new state standards.

KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1 State Board of Education AI Standards majors. 1001.03(20)

AIMandates the State Board of Education to adopt statewide standards and policies governing the use of artificial intelligence in schools.

“The State Board of Education shall adopt statewide standards and a policy for school use and student use of artificial intelligence (AI).” bill text, line 24 →
§ 2 Student AI Use Restrictions majors. 1001.03(20)(a)

AIProhibits student use of AI in academic work unless a teacher has expressly permitted its use in specific applications.

“Allow student use of AI only when a teacher has expressly permitted its use in certain applications.” bill text, line 28 →
§ 3 Mandatory AI Disclosure majors. 1001.03(20)(a)

AIRequires students to disclose how artificial intelligence was used in their academic work.

“Require a student to disclose how AI was used in his or her work.” bill text, line 30 →
§ 4 Florida Virtual School Safeguards moderates. 1001.03(20)(a)

AIRequires AI-monitoring safeguards and proctored assessments for the Florida Virtual School.

“Require AI-monitoring safeguards and proctored assessments for the Florida Virtual School.” bill text, line 32 →
§ 5 Department of Education Training moderates. 1001.03(20)(b)

AIRequires the Department of Education to provide training for teachers on the use of AI, AI detection tools, and strategies for responsible use.

“Provide training for teachers on the use of AI, AI detection tools, and strategies for responsible use of AI.” bill text, line 42 →
§ 6 District Compliance Review moderates. 1001.03(20)(b)

AIRequires the Department of Education to review school district compliance with AI policies and standards.

“Review school district compliance with AI policies and standards.” bill text, line 44 →
§ 7 Grades 6-12 Digital Literacy Instruction majors. 1003.42(2)(o)

AIRequires instruction on digital literacy and the ethics of using artificial intelligence for English Language Arts and technology courses for students in grades 6 through 12.

“Digital literacy and the ethics of using artificial intelligence for English Language Arts and technology courses.” bill text, line 105 →
§ 8 Student Code of Conduct AI Policies moderates. 1006.07(2)(p)

AIRequires each school district's student code of conduct to include policies on the use of artificial intelligence pursuant to s. 1001.03(20).

“Policies on the use of artificial intelligence pursuant to s. 1001.03(20).” bill text, line 143 →
TIMELINE
3/13/2026
Died in Education Pre-K - 12
1/13/2026
Introduced
1/12/2026
Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Commerce and Tourism; Rules
1/6/2026
Filed
STATUTES IT CHANGES
s. 1001.03
+152 / −0
s. 1003.42
+19 / −1
s. 1006.07
+12 / −0