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Public Education AI Guidelines

Public Education AI Guidelines Act

In force
Public Act
PA 104-0399
Effective
January 1, 2026
Enforced by
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
Verified

Directs the Illinois State Board of Education to develop and update statewide guidance for AI use in elementary and secondary education.

PA 104-0399, enacted from SB 1920, assigns the State Board of Education a statewide guidance role for AI use in elementary and secondary education. The act calls for initial guidance by July 1, 2026 and later updates.

Districts can consult ISBE’s guidance when deciding how to use AI in schools. The guidance requirement assigns a specific responsibility to ISBE; the act’s AI provision does not impose a separate district teaching mandate.

What it requires

  • ISBE must develop and update statewide guidance on AI use in elementary and secondary education.
  • Initial guidance was due July 1, 2026; subsequent updates follow the statute's terms.

Who is covered

The Illinois State Board of Education develops the guidance; school districts can use it when making local AI decisions.

What the exposure is

Regulatory — ISBE oversight

No direct monetary penalty specified for this AI guidance provision.

Key dates

  • August 15, 2025 Signed by Gov. Pritzker as PA 104-0399
  • January 1, 2026 Took effect
  • July 1, 2026 Initial statewide AI guidance due from ISBE

If this applies to you

  • Consult ISBE's statewide AI guidance when setting local school policies and practices.
  • Distinguish this guidance requirement from any separate statutory district duties.

Related

Primary sources 2

  1. Public Act Public Act 104-0399 — Full Text (PDF) Illinois General Assembly · ilga.gov · retrieved
  2. Bill status SB 1920 — Bill Status & Full Action History Illinois General Assembly · ilga.gov · retrieved

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