S 3876 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.

S 3876 requires New Jersey school districts to integrate artificial intelligence instruction into K-12 curricula, covering basic concepts, foundational skills, and ethical use. It also mandates public colleges and universities to offer AI certificate and degree programs. The Secretary of Higher Education must develop model curricula for both four-year institutions and county colleges, including course sequences and career pathway materials. The Commissioner of Education will provide age-appropriate teaching resources to schools, with requirements taking effect in the first full school year after enactment.
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Introduced Nov 18, 2024 Last action Nov 18, 2024
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