SB 640 North Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Session

AI Ethics and Literacy Across Education.

This bill requires North Carolina public schools to teach age-appropriate artificial intelligence (AI) literacy from kindergarten through 12th grade starting in the 2025-2026 school year. It mandates state standards covering basic AI concepts, real-world uses, ethical issues like privacy and bias, and responsible AI use - such as preventing academic dishonesty. The standards can be integrated into existing computer science courses for middle and high school students. The bill directly affects all North Carolina public schools and their curriculum planning. It focuses on equipping students with foundational knowledge about AI systems and their societal impacts, rather than creating new programs or funding.

Issues: ✓ Education ✓ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

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Governor

Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025

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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits

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This diff shows primarily administrative and formatting changes to Senate Bill 640, which establishes AI ethics and literacy requirements in North Carolina schools. The changes include updated filing information, bill tracking numbers, and committee referral details rather than substantive policy modifications.

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Updated filing date from March 25, 2025 to March 26, 2025 for Senate referral to Rules and Operations Committee

Changed bill tracking number from DRS35236-NG-83 to S640-v-1 to reflect version 1 of the bill

Adjusted formatting of header information including session year and bill number placement

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Mar 26, 2025

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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

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Mar 25, 2025

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2 primary · 5 co-sponsors