SB 6299 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning artificial intelligence and instructional staff.

This bill prohibits using artificial intelligence to replace certified teachers or support staff (paraeducators) in Washington schools. It allows AI to supplement or enhance instruction but explicitly bans its use for replacing human educators. The law directly affects public schools and instructional staff by setting clear boundaries for AI integration in classrooms. It creates a new legal standard in education policy without specifying implementation details.
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Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 23, 2026
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