U.S. Department of Education — AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning Report
United States · ED OET Report (May 24, 2023)
The Education Department's first major AI report set federal policy direction for AI in K-12 and higher education — calling for human-centered design, educator oversight, equity safeguards, and a moratorium on high-stakes uses of AI to evaluate students or teachers without strong evidence and oversight.
Technical detail
U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Educational Technology, 'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations' (May 2023). Sets seven recommendations including emphasizing humans in the loop, aligning AI to a shared vision for education, designing AI using modern learning principles, prioritizing educator trust, developing guidelines, and informing research and development.
Who is protected: K-12 and higher-education students, educators, and parents
Who must comply: Voluntary; informs Title IV/Title I, IDEA, and FERPA program guidance
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2023-05-24 |
| Enacted | 2023-05-24 |
| Citation | ED OET Report (May 24, 2023) |
| Enforced by | U.S. Department of Education |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | None directly; informs federal grant compliance |
| Topics | education AI · children's online safety · automated decision-making · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | U.S. Dept. of Education — AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning (May 2023) ↗ |
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- Colorado AI Act (repealed) · Repealed / replaced
- Idaho S1227 (AI in K-12 schools) · In effect
- Nevada AB 406 (no AI replacing school counselors) · In effect
- Utah HB 273 (AI in school core standards + required LEA AI policies) · In effect
- Virginia SB 394 (AI-in-schools guidance, board policies, pilot) · In effect
- VA EO 30 (2024) · In effect
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