Schools; mental health; pilot programs; revolving fund; effective date.

HB 2371 authorizes Oklahoma school districts to apply for grants to test AI software that analyzes data from school-issued devices to assess student safety and readiness to learn. The program, funded through a new "AI School Safety Pilot Programs Revolving Fund," requires AI tools to use existing web filtering (like CIPA-compliant systems) and avoid direct student surveillance, instead generating reports on well-being and academic needs. School districts must submit competitive proposals to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and State Department of Education, with programs subject to termination if deemed harmful to students. The bill creates a revolving fund to cover software, equipment, and startup costs for these pilot programs, effective November 1, 2025.