California Department of Education — Guidance for the Safe and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in California Public Schools
California Department of Education · Guidance for the Safe and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in California Public Schools
California's education department issued voluntary guidance for K-12 districts covering human-centered AI, AI literacy, equitable access, academic integrity, data privacy (FERPA/COPPA/CCPA/SOPIPA), and procurement.
Technical detail
California's education department issued voluntary guidance for K-12 districts covering human-centered AI, AI literacy, equitable access, academic integrity, data privacy (FERPA/COPPA/CCPA/SOPIPA), and procurement.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: California Department of Education
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | California Department of Education |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-01-01 |
| Citation | Guidance for the Safe and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in California Public Schools |
| Topics | education AI · children's online safety · consumer data privacy · automated decision-making · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Artificial Intelligence - Professional Learning (CA Dept of Education) ↗ |
Related education AI rules elsewhere
- SF5231 · Proposed / pending
- HF5125 · Proposed / pending
- ED AI in Education Report · In effect
- 2026-10347 · Enacted (not yet in effect)
- 2026-07087 · In effect
- 2026-07084 · Enacted (not yet in effect)
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