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County Boards of Education - Artificial Intelligence Training Program - Requirement

Sponsor: Ron Watson (District 23)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring the State Department of Education to develop or approve an artificial intelligence training program for members of county boards of education that includes foundational training and continuing annual training; requiring each member of a county board to complete an artificial intelligence training program each year that covers developments in artificial intelligence technology, evolving best practices for use in education settings and new guidance; and providing the training may be in person, online or in a hybrid format.

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Testimony (9)

MGA witness list
FAV 4FavorableUNF 4UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVOgungbe, ForesightMaryland Youth Advisory Council (MYAC)Written (PDF)
FAVMcCotter-Jacobs, VerjeanaNational School Boards Association (NSBA)Oral + Written (PDF)
FAVLang, AlanIndividualPosition only
FAVSenator Watson, Senator WatsonlegislatorIndividualOral
UNFMathias, SamMaryland Association of Boards of EducationWritten (PDF)
UNFGreenhawk, JanetMoms For Liberty TalbotPosition only
UNFUrsprung, PatriciaMontgomery County Board of EducationWritten (PDF)
UNFTibbals, TrudyIndividualPosition only
INFOClark, TiffanyOffice of the Attorney GeneralWritten (PDF)

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