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Back to HomeALL 50 STATES · REVIEWED OCTOBER 12, 2026

AI literacy.
State by state.

Explore 83 resources across all 50 states. Compare K–12 guidance, model policies, learning standards, and related AI initiatives.

Alabama

Alabama · State government AI policy

GenAI Task Force Final Report

governor.alabama.gov

2025-03-25

Final recommendations address executive-branch AI use, risk, staff training, and procurement. A standalone statewide K–12 AI guidance document was not verified in this review.

Alaska

Alaska · K–12 guidance

Strategic Framework for AI in K–12 Education

education.alaska.gov

2025 framework

A statewide framework and linked educator and district guidance emphasize ethical AI use, human judgment, equitable access, and Alaska’s cultural context.

Alaska · K–12 guidance

District Guidance

education.alaska.gov

Current resource page

Planning and policy resources for responsible district AI implementation.

Alaska · K–12 guidance

Educator Guidance

education.alaska.gov

Current resource page

Classroom guidance and AI literacy resources aligned to Alaska’s statewide framework.

Arizona

Arkansas

Arkansas · Learning standards

Computer Science Standards and AI Courses

dese.ade.arkansas.gov

2025–2026 implementation

The state’s course and standards directory includes artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Building with Data and AI. Use the current standards rather than the older course-only PDF.

Arkansas · Original collection

Planning Guide for AI: A Framework for School Districts

virtualarkansas.org

Original collection

More details

The Arkansas Planning Guide for AI: A Framework for School Districts. The Arkansas guide is a modified companion to the AI Integration Framework for School Districts, originally created by Michigan Virtual.

California

Colorado

Colorado · K–12 guidance

AI Guidance, Roadmap, and Competency Profiles

ed.cde.state.co.us

Current resource page; roadmap 2024

CDE links the Colorado K–12 AI Roadmap and provides competency profiles for students, educators, administrators, and specialized service providers.

Connecticut

Connecticut · K–12 guidance

Guidance on Artificial Intelligence

portal.ct.gov

Current resource page

The Commission for Educational Technology addresses opportunities, risks, student privacy, and adapting school policies. It also links the state’s AI education pilot and digital citizenship work.

Delaware

Delaware · K–12 guidance

Generative AI in Delaware Education

education.delaware.gov

2024 guidance; current resource hub

A state education hub links classroom guidance and implementation resources, with emphasis on student data, ethical use, equitable access, and effective learning.

Florida

Georgia

Georgia · K–12 guidance

Leveraging AI in the K–12 Setting

login.community.gadoe.org

2025-01-21

GaDOE guidance provides school leaders with best practices for ethical, effective, and secure AI use, supported by district self-check questions.

Hawaii

Hawaii · K–12 guidance

AI Guidance for Employees and Students

hawaiipublicschools.org

Current resource page

HIDOE publishes separate employee and student guidance, with resources for ethical, responsible AI use in teaching and learning.

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Iowa · Standards in development

Computer Science, Data Science, and AI Standards Revision

educate.iowa.gov

2025–2026 development

A state advisory team is reviewing computer science standards and developing proposed data science and AI standards. This is standards development, not proof of final statewide adoption.

Kansas

Kansas · Draft policy

Instructional Technology Policy — Draft Discussion

ksde.gov

2026-09-10 source

A State Board report describes a draft instructional technology policy that includes artificial intelligence. The cited report documents discussion of a draft rather than an adopted statewide AI policy.

Kentucky

Kentucky · K–12 guidance

AI in Kentucky K–12 — September 2026

www.education.ky.gov

2026-09-10 page update

KDE’s updated resource page links the AI Guidance Brief, district feedback, professional learning, and the 2024–2030 education technology master plan.

Louisiana

Louisiana · K–12 guidance

AI Guidance and Educational Technology Resources

doe.louisiana.gov

2024 guidance; current resource page

LDOE’s education technology hub links its AI guidance and prompting framework. A separate 2025–2026 technology plan discusses further AI implementation work.

Maine

Maine · K–12 guidance

AI Guidance Toolkit for Schools and Educators

www.maine.gov

2025 toolkit; current resource page

Maine DOE’s technology guidance page links a toolkit supporting AI understanding, ethical use, and school decision-making. It replaces the old directory’s incorrectly assigned Minnesota link.

Maryland

Massachusetts

Massachusetts · K–12 guidance

AI Guidance for K–12 Education

www.doe.mass.edu

Guidance 2025; resource page updated 2026-08-26

DESE provides district implementation guidance, quick-reference guides, and educator AI literacy resources. The page identifies implementation support and policy considerations across school years.

Michigan

Michigan · Original collection

Michigan Virtual’s AI Lab

michiganvirtual.org

Original collection

More details

Guidance document that addresses educators’ approach to AI use.

Minnesota

Mississippi

Mississippi · AI framework

Mississippi Statewide AI Framework

governorreeves.ms.gov

2026-05-21 launch

The state framework maps AI skills from K–12 through career leadership and emphasizes strengthening human judgment. It adds a newer statewide pathway to the earlier classroom guidance.

Mississippi · Original collection

Artificial Intelligence: Guidance for K-12 Classrooms

www.mdek12.org

Original collection

More details

This guidance document from the Mississippi Department of Education provides an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 education. It covers key areas such as defining AI, its impact on the classroom, leveraging AI for learning, and considerations for creating AI use policies. The guidance is organized around five components of digital learning: digital citizenship, standards-aligned content and tools, active learning and engagement, formative assessment and feedback, and accessibility.

Missouri

Montana

Montana · K–12 guidance

Montana K–12 Artificial Intelligence Guidance

news.mt.gov

2025-10-15 release

OPI’s statewide guidance addresses educator learning, accessibility, privacy, academic integrity, local control, and tribal sovereignty. A 2026 board resolution is also available.

Nebraska

Nebraska · Education resources

Digital Guidance and Generative AI Safety Resources

www.education.ne.gov

2026-06-03 page update

NDE’s school safety page provides GenAI literacy, safety, and digital culture resources. A comprehensive statewide K–12 AI implementation framework was not verified in this review.

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Hampshire · Collaborative framework

PreK–12 Generative AI Framework for New Hampshire Schools

nhlearninginitiative.org

2025-06-23

The New Hampshire AI Education Collaborative’s framework offers a roadmap for responsible GenAI use. This is a collaborative framework published by NHLI, rather than a binding state regulation.

New Jersey

New Jersey · K–12 guidance

AI in K–12: General Principles and Resources

www.nj.gov

Current resource page

NJDOE outlines ethical classroom use, foundational AI literacy, human oversight, and teaching resources, informed by its TeachAI partnership and AI innovation grants.

New Mexico

New Mexico · K–12 guidance

AI Guidance for K–12 Education 1.0

web.ped.nm.gov

2025-05-01

NMPED guidance supports responsible AI implementation in New Mexico schools, with a statewide educational framework and practical implementation considerations.

New York

New York · Local school guidance

New York City Public Schools AI Guidance

www.schools.nyc.gov

2026-03-24

NYC Public Schools released guidance addressing academic integrity, student privacy, and data security. This applies to the NYC school system; a new standalone statewide NYSED K–12 AI guidance document was not verified.

North Carolina

North Carolina · K–12 guidance

AI Resources and PK–13 Implementation Guidance

www.dpi.nc.gov

Current resource page

NCDPI provides implementation guidance, AI literacy resources, and on-demand webinars. A separate 2026 session law addresses local AI policies and future model-policy work.

North Dakota

North Dakota · K–12 guidance

North Dakota K–12 AI Guidance Framework

www.nd.gov

Current resource page

DPI’s framework helps schools plan AI use around educational goals, values, responsible implementation, and existing policies.

Ohio

Ohio · Model policy

AI Model Policy for Districts and Schools

education.ohio.gov

2026-01-29 page update

The state model policy addresses student and staff use, privacy, ethics, vendor evaluation, and learning goals. The department describes the July 1, 2026 local policy adoption requirement.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma · K–12 guidance

AI Guidance Version 3.0 and Model AI Use Policy

oklahoma.gov

2026-10-01 page update

OSDE’s revised guidance adds implementation support; its linked model AI use policy is explicitly updated October 2026. Resources also include FAQs and educator professional learning.

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania · K–12 guidance

Implementing AI in Schools

www.pa.gov

Current resource page

PDE advises schools on evaluating AI tools, privacy, accessibility, human review, learning outcomes, local policy, and educator professional learning.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island · K–12 guidance

Guidance for Responsible AI Use in Schools

ride.ri.gov

2025-08 release; page updated 2026-01-13

RIDE’s guidance supports local school practices and continuing conversations about responsible AI use. The department explicitly distinguishes it from formal regulations.

South Carolina

South Carolina · State government AI policy

State Agencies’ Artificial Intelligence Strategy

admin.sc.gov

2024-06-19

The statewide strategy covers government agency AI adoption. A separate statewide K–12-specific AI guidance document was not verified in this review; this resource is labeled government policy.

South Dakota

South Dakota · Learning standards

K–8 Computer Science Standards

doe.sd.gov

Adopted 2025

The adopted computer science standards include AI core ideas. These are learning standards, rather than a comprehensive school AI acceptable-use policy.

Tennessee

Tennessee · Legislation

Public Chapter 550 — School AI Policy Requirements

wapp.capitol.tn.gov

2024 enacted law

The official bill record describes requirements for local education boards and public charter governing bodies to adopt instructional AI policies. This is legislation, not a state-issued classroom guide.

Texas

Texas · Collaborative framework

Texas AI in Education Task Force and White Paper

tacc.utexas.edu

2026 initiative

A University of Texas at Austin TACC-led coalition provides recommendations for a coherent K–12 AI literacy strategy. It is a collaborative policy resource, not a TEA-issued statewide mandate.

Texas · Original collection

HB 2060 — Original 2023 Introduced Bill

capitol.texas.gov

2023 introduced bill

More details

Original 2023 bill text concerning an AI advisory council. This historical bill version does not establish current requirements.

Utah

Utah · K–12 guidance

AI Framework for Utah P–12 Education

www.schools.utah.gov

February 2026 framework

USBE provides an AI education framework and portraits of AI-infused learners and educators, emphasizing appropriate use and human involvement.

Vermont

Vermont · K–12 guidance

Vermont AI Guidance for Education

education.vermont.gov

2026-01-26

Agency of Education guidance supports responsible school AI use and local planning. It adds K–12-specific guidance to the older state-government AI resource.

Virginia

Virginia · K–12 guidance

AI Education Guidelines and Technology Resources

www.doe.virginia.gov

Current resource page; 2026 law available

Virginia links education-wide AI integration guidelines covering responsible use, educator preparation, and student learning. A separate 2026 statutory update addresses instructional AI safety and a pilot.

Virginia · Original collection

Guidelines for AI Integration throughout Education in the Commonwealth of Virginia

www.education.virginia.gov

Original collection

More details

This comprehensive guidance document from Virginia outlines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 education. It covers key areas such as AI literacy, ethical considerations, responsible implementation, and supporting educators with AI tools. The guidelines emphasize the importance of balancing AI's potential benefits with safeguarding student privacy and ensuring equitable access.

Washington

Washington · K–12 guidance

Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence in Schools

ospi.k12.wa.us

2024 guidance; current resource hub

OSPI’s human-centered guidance supports safe, ethical classroom AI use and school policy development. This review did not confirm a newer replacement for the published guidance.

Washington · K–12 guidance

Comprehensive Human-Centered AI Guidance

ospi.k12.wa.us

2024 accessible edition

OSPI’s accessible comprehensive guidance expands the source materials available from the human-centered AI hub.

West Virginia

West Virginia · K–12 guidance

AI Guidance Version 1.2

wvde.us

2025-03 version; resource page updated 2025-05-09

WVDE guidance covers teaching, administration, and district operations. A separate AI and Digital Science Framework was announced in July 2026.

West Virginia · AI framework

AI and Digital Science Framework

wvde.us

2026-07-24 announcement

A separate framework supports digital science and AI literacy education and educator implementation.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin · Original collection

AI Guidance for Enhancing K-12 and Library Education

static1.squarespace.com

Original collection

More details

This comprehensive guidance document from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a framework for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into K-12 education and library settings in Wisconsin. It covers key areas such as core concepts and goals, partner engagement, ethics and data privacy, security and infrastructure, professional development, curriculum and pedagogy, and continuous improvement strategies. The guidance emphasizes a human-centered approach to AI in education, focusing on responsible and ethical use while leveraging AI's potential to enhance learning and library services.

Wyoming

Wyoming · K–12 guidance

Guidance for School District AI Use Policies

edu.wyoming.gov

2024 guidance

WDE provides a framework and questions for developing district AI use policies. The official department-hosted PDF replaces the earlier third-party mirror; a newer replacement was not verified.

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