PROVIDED SUMMARY
Technology Education; Providing requirements for general education core courses with a technology component; requiring high school computer science courses to include instruction on artificial intelligence, etc.
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Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATED
Mandates AI and digital literacy in college core courses and high school CS classes.
College general education core courses integrating technology must now teach digital literacy, AI application, and related technical skills.
High school computer science courses including AI instruction must teach students to critically evaluate AI data use and apply ethical reasoning.
These requirements take effect on July 1, 2026, affecting curriculum planning for both higher education and secondary schools.
The bill adds specific instructional content mandates without altering existing graduation requirements or course eligibility rules.
KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1
Mandatory AI and Tech Integration in General Education Core Courses
majors. 1007.25(3)(e)
AICreates a new mandatory requirement for all general education core courses that integrate technology to include specific instruction on AI, software engineering, and cybersecurity.
“must provide students with opportunities to improve digital literacy and competency, instruction on the application of artificial intelligence tools to the course, and related”
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§ 2
Foundational AI Literacy in High School Computer Science
majors. 1007.2616(6)
AIRequires high school computer science courses that include AI instruction to teach students how to critically evaluate AI data usage, recognize risks, and apply ethical reasoning.
“should provide students with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence to critically evaluate how artificial intelligence systems use data to present information”
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TIMELINE
3/6/2026
Laid on Table -SJ 635
3/6/2026
Substituted CS/CS/HB 1503 (Died in returning Messages) -SJ 635
3/6/2026
Read 2nd time -SJ 635
3/3/2026
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/06/26
2/25/2026
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
2/24/2026
Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 23 NAYS 0
2/19/2026
On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/24/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
2/18/2026
Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Higher Education; YEAS 7 NAYS 0
2/13/2026
On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Higher...
2/10/2026
CS by Education Postsecondary read 1st time
2/6/2026
Now in Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
2/6/2026
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
2/4/2026
CS by Education Postsecondary; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
1/30/2026
On Committee agenda-- Education Postsecondary, 02/04/26, 10:30 am,...
1/16/2026
Referred to Education Postsecondary; Appropriations Committee on...
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