MSDE Developing Guidance on How Schools Teach AI

Maryland's New AI Education Law Takes Effect, Setting Guidelines for K-12 Schools

Source: Ulysses Muñoz / The Baltimore Banner A new Maryland law designed to help schools safely integrate artificial intelligence into the classroom officially took effect on June 1. The A.I. Ready Schools Act requires the Maryland State Department of Education to develop statewide guidelines and best practices for the use of artificial intelligence in public schools. The legislation aims to ensure students and educators can responsibly use emer…

MSDE developing guidance on how schools teach AI

Maryland's Artificial Intelligence Ready School Act took effect Monday, creating statewide guidance for the technology's use in schools.

Maryland schools to implement AI guidance, training under new law taking effect Monday

Maryland’s Artificial Intelligence Ready School Act took effect Monday, creating statewide guidance for the technology’s use in schools. The new law requires school districts to develop policies and prepare students for an AI-driven workforce. The idea of using AI in schools is still something that gets mixed reactions. “I think it’s used too much,” said Dara Hoffman. “I think there is a gray area where it’s coming out and people should know how…

New Maryland law providing A.I. guidance to schools is now in effect

A new Maryland law aimed at putting guardrails on new technology and keeping students safe went into effect on Monday, June 1.

This State Just Passed A Bill Requiring AI Literacy For K-12 Students

Maryland public schools will have to abide by new policies governing the use of AI in K-12 education. Sponsored by Senators Benjamin Brooks, Katie Fry Hester, Kevin M. Harris, Dalya Attar, Brian J. Feldman, and Ron Watson, the Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act went into effect on June 1, 2026, according to the state’s website. The bill affects school systems, educators, parents, and students. Under the law, the Maryland State Department …