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Died HOUSE · SESSION 2026

No. HB 899

Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education
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SPONSOR
Spencer
FILED BY
Leonard Spencer — District 45, Democrat [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
7/1/2026
DIED IN
Education Administration Subcommittee

Filed under AI & Technology.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education; Creates Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education.

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Plain English Summary

AI-GENERATED
Creates a temporary task force to advise on AI in public colleges.

The bill creates a new task force within the Department of Education to study artificial intelligence in public higher education. It must convene by August 1, 2026, and terminate after submitting its final report.

The task force will review AI's impact on academic integrity, teaching, privacy, and student conduct. It will also identify training needs for faculty and staff to use AI responsibly in classrooms.

The group must submit a report to the Governor and Legislature by December 1, 2026. This report will include findings, model policies, and any proposed legislation for public colleges to adopt.

KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1 Defines the task force's study scope moderates. New Section 1(3)(a)

AIDirects the task force to examine AI impacts on academic integrity, privacy, academic freedom, and faculty training.

“Examine the impact of artificial intelligence on academic integrity, including plagiarism, contract cheating, and the verification of student work.” bill text, line 44 →
TIMELINE
3/13/2026
Died in Education Administration Subcommittee
1/13/2026
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1/5/2026
Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
1/5/2026
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
1/5/2026
Referred to Higher Education Budget Subcommittee
1/5/2026
Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
12/23/2025
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