Map Shows States That Are Trying to Limit AI in Schools
Summary
Several U.S. states and school districts are creating rules to limit or manage the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public schools. Some places ban AI tools for younger students, while others support teaching AI skills with safety rules in place.Key Facts
- New York City has paused most AI use for students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade for one year starting in 2026-27.
- A New York state bill aims to ban AI in classrooms before 9th grade, except in special cases.
- California’s Los Angeles Unified School District limits AI use on school devices but does not ban it statewide.
- California's Department of Education promotes safe and fair AI use focusing on privacy and honesty in work.
- States like Idaho, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Virginia have created laws to guide responsible AI use rather than ban it.
- Some schools, like those in Decatur, Georgia, use AI tools to help students learn math and prepare for exams.
- Alabama and Utah require students to learn about AI as part of their courses.
- The Trump administration encourages wider use of AI in education while concerns remain about overreliance on it affecting learning skills.
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