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Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction.
VA · Legislation · 2026 · HB1186
Record updated Apr 13, 2026
Summary
Department of Education; artificial intelligence system use in instructional settings; development of AIS safety guidance required; AIS Innovation in Education Pilot Program established; report. Requires the Department of Education, in consultation with school divisions and other relevant stakeholders, to compile information on current uses of artificial intelligence systems (AIS) for student instruction in public schools in the Commonwealth and to establish and post in a publicly accessible location on its website guidance for the safe, ethical, and equitable use of AIS in instructional settings in public elementary and secondary schools.
Timeline
2026-04-13
Approved by Governor-Chapter 937 (effective 7/1/2026)
2026-04-01
H
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1186)
2026-03-31
H
Signed by Speaker
2026-03-31
H
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
2026-03-31
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
2026-03-30
H
Enrolled
2026-03-30
H
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1186ER)
2026-03-30
S
Signed by President
Bill Text
Pending
Bill Text is not available yet for this record.