HB 2375
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in charter schools, further providing for definitions, for charter school requirements, for establishment of charter school, for causes for nonrenewal or termination, for powers and duties of department, for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions and for establishment of cyber charter school; and, in the State Board of Education, further providing for powers and duties of the board.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Public School Code to restrict the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in charter and cyber charter schools. Specifically, it prohibits charter schools from adopting instructional models that rely solely on AI for direct instruction to students. The bill also impacts the State Board of Education’s powers, preventing them from considering applications for cyber charter schools that utilize this approach and giving them the authority to revoke charters if AI is used inappropriately. Finally, it clarifies the definition of ‘artificial intelligence’ for the purpose of this legislation.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘artificial intelligence’ for use in the Public School Code.
- Prohibits charter schools from using AI-based instructional models for direct student instruction.
- Prevents the State Board of Education from considering applications for cyber charter schools that utilize AI-based instruction.
- Grants the State Board of Education the authority to revoke cyber charter school charters if they use AI inappropriately.
- Specifies deadlines for submitting charter school applications.
- Requires local boards of school directors to consider the use of AI when evaluating charter school applications.
Who is affected
- Charter Schools
- Cyber Charter Schools
- Students
- Local Boards of School Directors
- The State Board of Education
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific definition of ‘artificial intelligence’ within the context of public education.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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