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A 6874

Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Landon Dais and 5 co-sponsors

Establishes NY's AI literacy framework for K-12, requiring districts to integrate AI concepts, train teachers, assess literacy, and ensure equitable access with funding.

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Bill Summary · A 6874

Summary of Bill A 6874 — Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act

Overview

Bill A 6874 is a New York State Assembly measure introduced on March 18, 2025, titled the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act. The bill’s objective, as suggested by its title, is to establish a framework to promote AI literacy. The current referenced version is A6874A (Print Number 6874A), indicating an amended form of the bill.

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 18, 2025
  • Referred to: Education (March 18, 2025)
  • Amendments and action: On April 28, 2025, the bill was amended and recomitted to Education, with Print Number 6874A issued on the same date.
  • Related actions: The bill has a companion in the Senate (S 7691) and a related/previousAssembly version (A 10556 from a prior session).

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Emerita Torres
  • Co-sponsors: Jo Anne Simon (coconsponsor), Michaelle C. Solages (coconsponsor), Dana Levenberg (coconsponsor), Landon C. Dais (coconsponsor), John Zaccaro Jr. (coconsponsor)

Related Legislation

  • A 10556 (prior-session)
  • S 7691 (companion to the bill)

What the Bill Aims to Do (based on the title and typical scope)

Note: The exact text of provisions is not provided in the materials here. The description below reflects common elements found in AI-literacy legislation and should be confirmed against the bill’s enacted text.

  • Establish AI Literacy Framework: Create state-level standards or requirements for AI literacy to be integrated into K-12 education.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Require school districts to incorporate AI literacy concepts into curricula, potentially across multiple subjects, with age-appropriate content.
  • Professional Development: Provide training and resources for teachers to deliver AI literacy instruction.
  • Assessment and Accountability: Establish ways to measure student AI literacy outcomes and report progress to the appropriate education authority.
  • Access and Equity: Ensure equitable access to AI literacy education across districts and student populations.
  • Implementation Timeline: Set phased timelines for districts to adopt standards, with possible pilot or statewide rollout provisions.
  • Funding and Resources: Authorize funding or grants to support curricula development, teacher training, and instructional materials.

Affected Parties

  • Students: Primary beneficiaries through exposure to AI literacy.
  • Educators and School Districts: Responsible for implementing curricula and professional development.
  • State Department/Agency of Education: Oversight, standards development, reporting.
  • Parents and Communities: Indirectly affected via enhanced tech-literacy education.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Educational Innovation: Signals a shift toward formally integrating AI concepts into public education.
  • Resource Needs: Possible requirements for funding, teacher training, and instructional materials.
  • Equity Focus: Emphasis on ensuring access across diverse student populations and districts.

Next Steps

To understand the bill’s precise provisions, requirements, and funding, review the full text of A 6874A once available and monitor committee actions in the Education committee as the bill progresses.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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