The proposed bill, if enacted, would establish the Arizona Artificial Intelligence Education Program within the Department of Education, which would administer an annual Artificial Intelligence Education Course open to all Arizona residents. The course would include a digital hygiene and civic integrity curriculum, teaching students how to navigate the digital world safely, as well as an AI for small business and entrepreneurship curriculum that provides practical training for starting or growing a business. The Office of Economic Opportunity would be responsible for developing the curriculum, identifying qualified volunteer instructors, and locating facilities for the course.

Additionally, the bill allows various governmental entities to provide facilities for the course without compensation and permits public schools and universities to award academic credit to participants. The legislation emphasizes the importance of equipping citizens with knowledge to recognize digital manipulation and the skills to utilize AI for economic success. It also includes a statement of legislative findings and intent, a severability clause, and designates the act as the "Getting Arizona Ready for AI Act."

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-249.20
House Engrossed Version: 15-249.20