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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget2026-04-23

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Plain Language Summary

This bill requires North Carolina public schools to teach students in kindergarten through 12th grade about artificial intelligence, including how AI works, its real-world uses, and ethical issues like privacy and bias. The State Board of Education must develop age-appropriate standards for these lessons, which can be integrated into computer science courses, and the state will provide $100,000 in funding to support these programs starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that AI education prepares students for a technology-driven workforce and helps them understand tools they already encounter daily.
• •They contend that teaching ethics, bias awareness, and responsible AI use helps students become informed citizens who can make better decisions about technology and protect themselves from AI-related risks like misinformation and privacy violations.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that $100,000 is insufficient funding to adequately train teachers and develop quality curriculum, potentially creating unfunded mandates on schools.
• •Some may also question whether schools should prioritize AI literacy over other educational needs, or worry that adding new requirements strains already limited classroom time and teacher resources.