EdLaw
New York — A.9190 / S.10133: artificial intelligence prohibited in classrooms before ninth grade (bill text)
The bill as introduced: a proposed Education Law §115 defining artificial intelligence, prohibiting its use in classrooms before ninth grade with exceptions for diagnostic purposes and interventions for students with disabilities, and preserving staff use for administrative and planning purposes — plus its effective-date section.
Legislative history
Same as: S10133
- 11/03/2025 — referred to education
- 01/07/2026 — referred to education
Bill text
Bill section 1
Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 115 to read as follows:
§115. Artificial intelligence prohibited.
- As used in this section, the term "artificial intelligence" or "AI" means any machine-based system that makes decisions based on algorithms, machine learning, or any form of data-driven modeling.
- No artificial intelligence shall be used in classrooms in schools prior to ninth grade; provided, however, AI may be used for diagnostic purposes or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities. The commissioner shall provide school districts with guidance regarding permissible uses and best practices regarding such uses. Nothing in this section shall limit the ability of teachers, administrators, and other school personnel to use AI for administrative and planning purposes.
Bill section 2
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of July next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.