This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically Section 15-701.05. The new law would require each school district and charter school to offer instruction on the ethical, moral, and educational uses of artificial intelligence (AI) starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The instruction would cover basic techniques for AI prompts and ethical considerations for using AI in learning and daily life. Schools may choose to provide this instruction as a separate course or integrate it into existing curricula.

Additionally, the bill mandates that by October 15 each year, schools must submit a report to the Department of Education detailing the AI instruction provided and enrollment metrics. The Department of Education would also be authorized to offer guidelines, resources, or grants to assist schools in implementing this instruction. The bill defines "artificial intelligence" and includes legislative findings emphasizing the importance of understanding AI in today's society and the responsibility of public schools to prepare students for its ethical use.

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Introduced Version: 15-701.05