HB 1782: Artificial intelligence education; creating the AI Education Innovation Act, the AI Education Innovation Revolving Fund and the AI Education Advisory Council; effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was transitioned from the House version to the Senate floor version, which includes specific formatting updates and the addition of the Senate's name and date. The substantive policy text regarding the creation of the Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Revolving Fund, fund distribution percentages, allowable uses, and reporting requirements remains identical to the House version.

TECHNICAL

Added Senate-specific header information including the date (April 16, 2026) and the designation 'ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1782' with additional sponsors (Moore, Williams, and Archer of the House; Seifried of the Senate).

Reformatted the title page to reflect the Senate floor version layout, including the removal of the 'Committee Substitute' label and updating page headers to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION'.

Removed the 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' header and the 'Committee Substitute' designation from the top of the document.

House Committee Substitute → HB1782 (4-29-26) (SEIFRIED) FS FA1.PDF · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated from a House Committee Substitute to a Floor Substitute, incorporating amendments that significantly expanded administrative flexibility and reporting requirements. The most notable substantive change is the increase in the allowable administrative cost cap from 5% to 10% of an agency's funds. Additionally, the definition of 'artificial intelligence' was updated to align with the federal standard found in 15 U.S.C. Section 9401(3).

Scope change

The scope of the bill was expanded to include the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries as eligible recipients of funds, whereas the original version only listed the Department of Education and the State Regents for Higher Education.

FISCAL

The maximum percentage of funds an agency can spend on administrative costs was increased from 5% to 10%.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'artificial intelligence' was updated to match the federal definition in 15 U.S.C. Section 9401(3).

ELIGIBILITY

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries were added as eligible agencies to receive fund distributions.

REQUIREMENT

The annual reporting requirement was updated to require agencies to submit reports electronically to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House.

A new requirement was added for agencies to submit a report detailing the impact of AI on student welfare and safety, in addition to other standard metrics.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to remove the 'Proposed Policy' designation, indicating it moved from a committee draft to a formal House substitute. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new requirement for agencies receiving funds to submit annual reports to the Governor and legislative leaders detailing expenditures and educational outcomes. Additionally, the bill was shortened by removing provisions for severability and an emergency clause.

TECHNICAL

The bill title and header were updated to reflect its status as a 'Committee Substitute' rather than a 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute'.

Provisions regarding severability and an emergency clause were deleted from the bill text.

REQUIREMENT

A new subsection was added requiring agencies to submit annual reports to the Governor and legislative leadership by October 1, detailing fund usage and educational results.

FISCAL

A new provision was added stating that unspent funds from the revolving fund will not revert to the general fund but will remain with the receiving agency for future use.

Engrossed → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to replace the entire text of the original measure with a new version that retains the core funding structure but adds a declaration of emergency and clarifies the fund's sunset date. The amendment also updates the title and formatting to reflect the committee's review.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains focused on creating a revolving fund for AI education, but the amendment adds a sunset provision and an emergency clause to the legislation.

TIMELINE

Added a sunset date of July 1, 2031, for the Oklahoma AI Education Advisory Council.

Added a declaration of emergency to allow the bill to take effect immediately.

TECHNICAL

Replaced the entire text of the bill with a revised version that includes updated titles and formatting.

DEFINITION

Updated the bill title to conform to the new committee substitute version.

Introduced → Engrossed · 6 edits · Mar 11, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was significantly revised to focus on establishing a new revolving fund for AI education initiatives and creating an advisory council, replacing the previous text which referenced a broader 'Education Reform Act'. The changes clarify the bill's title and purpose, shifting from general education reform to specific AI literacy and infrastructure support.

Scope change

The bill's scope narrowed from a general education reform act to a specific initiative focused on artificial intelligence in education, including the creation of a dedicated funding mechanism and an advisory council.

SCOPE

Removed the title 'Education Reform Act of 2025' and replaced it with 'Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Act', narrowing the bill's focus to artificial intelligence.

Modified the codification instructions to specify that the new law will be codified as Sections 200, 201, and 202 of Title 75A, rather than being non-codified.

TIMELINE

Removed the specific effective date of November 1, 2025, which was present in the introduced version but not in the engrossed text.

FISCAL

Added detailed provisions for the 'Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Revolving Fund', specifying that funds are distributed quarterly to the Department of Education, State Regents for Higher Education, Department of Career and Technology Education, and Department of Libraries.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for receiving agencies to submit annual reports detailing expenditures, educational outcomes, and unexpended balances to state officials and the new advisory council.

DEFINITION

Added the creation of the 'Oklahoma AI Education Advisory Council', a 17-member body including the State Superintendent and Chancellor of Higher Education, to oversee the initiative.

Artificial intelligence education; creating the AI Education Innovation Act, the AI Education Innovation Revolving Fund and the AI Education Advisory Council; effective date.

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