S.L. 2026-41 — Safe and Responsible AI in Schools

Dates & implementation

Friday Institute modules must total at least 10 hours. Teachers in local school administrative units, charter and laboratory schools must complete the designated training by June 30, 2028.

A legal effective date can precede school implementation. This record documents policy intent or requirements; it does not independently confirm delivery in every classroom.

Funding & support

Funding details not confirmed

Dedicated funding and current award availability are not established in this collection. This does not mean no funding exists.

Evidence & source location

Session Law 2026-41, §7.39(m)–(p); §45.8 and governor approval clause.

§7.39(m)-(p). Resources due June 30, 2027. Covers AI fundamentals, responsible instruction, verification, academic integrity, privacy, bias and accessibility. This is staff training, not a student literacy mandate. S.L. 2026-61 §3.13 extends availability of PD development funds through 2027–28; it does not change the training obligation or deadline. Amendment reviewed.

Review history

Reviewed against official sources

Source availability checked Oct 4, 2026: Source reopened. This is separate from verification of the policy claim below.

Source review date recorded in database: 2026-10-04

2026-10-04 — Read the enacted statutory text, effective clause and school deadlines. Repaired the 2026 www3 source URL using the official www.ncleg.gov copy. Independent review pending.

Record ID: NC-2026-AISTAFF-001