PROVIDED SUMMARY
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education; Creating the Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Study Group; providing the purpose, membership, and duties of the study group; requiring the study group to submit a report by a specified date to the Governor and the Legislature, etc.
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Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATED
Creates a temporary study group to advise on AI in higher education.
The bill creates a new study group to review AI use in state universities and colleges. It does not regulate AI use or impose new rules on students or faculty.
The group must submit a report with findings and model policies to the Governor and Legislature by December 1, 2026. The law expires on December 31, 2026.
KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1
Creates a new study group
majors. New Section 1(1)
AIEstablishes a formal body to review AI use in state universities and colleges.
“There is created the Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Study Group to review and make recommendations on the opportunities and risks presented by, and best practices for”
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§ 2
Mandates specific membership
moderates. New Section 1(2)
AIRequires the group to include faculty, board representatives, AI experts, and a student representative.
“The study group shall consist of all of the following: (a) Faculty members appointed by the presidents of state universities and Florida College System institutions”
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§ 3
Requires a report to the Governor and Legislature
majors. New Section 1(5)
AIObligates the group to submit findings and model policies by a specific deadline.
“By December 1, 2026, the study group shall submit a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives with findings and”
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§ 4
Sets an expiration date
moderates. New Section 1(6)
AIThe study group and its authority automatically end after one year.
TIMELINE
3/13/2026
Died in Education Postsecondary
1/16/2026
Referred to Education Postsecondary; Commerce and Tourism; Rules