This bill requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to form an Education Data Governance and Artificial Intelligence Working Group to enhance statewide education data governance and develop policies addressing the use of artificial intelligence in education. The working group will consist of representatives from various state agencies, educational institutions, and stakeholders, including New Mexico Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos. The group is tasked with studying the current status of education data systems, the interaction of data with artificial intelligence, and the unique needs of New Mexico stakeholders regarding data access and sovereignty.

The working group will also explore policies to ensure data accuracy, privacy, and security, as well as the effective use of artificial intelligence in educational settings. It is expected to make recommendations for a formal structure for data governance and policies governing artificial intelligence in education, with a report due to the Legislative Education Study Committee by October 31, 2025. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration among state agencies to improve data quality and usability while addressing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence in education.