Utah 2026 General Session Status: To Executive 2 R cosponsors

SB 322 — Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox

Last action — Senate/ filed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 23, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

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Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence
  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1224 added · 1166 removed

Plain-language change summary

The new version of the bill, SB 322S01, has added a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in educational technology, specifically creating a "Utah Artificial Intelligence Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox". This is significant because it sets out guidelines for the use of AI in schools, ensuring safety testing, evidence-based evaluations, and greater oversight from state legislators before any AI tools are adopted statewide. Moreover, it defines clear rights for parents regarding their children’s use of these technologies and maintains strong educator authority in class decisions. These changes aim to enhance safety and effectiveness in the integration of AI in education.

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{AI in Education Grant Amendments} Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
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3 LONG TITLE General Description:
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This bill creates an {artificial intelligence } educational technology regulatory sandbox within the public education system.
This bill creates an educational technology regulatory sandbox within the public education system.
▸ creates the Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox;
▸ creates the {Utah Artificial Intelligence } Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox;
▸ provides for state board safety and privacy enforcement;
S ▸ provides for state board safety and privacy enforcement;
▸ requires vendor safety testing through red teaming;
B ▸ requires vendor safety testing through red teaming;
▸ requires evidence-based evaluation;
3 ▸ requires evidence-based evaluation;
▸ requires state board review and legislative authorization before statewide adoptiont ▸ establishes evidence-based criteria for state board recommendations;
2 SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 ▸ requires state board review and legislative authorization before statewide adoption;
S u ▸ provides coordination with innovative education programs;
▸ establishes evidence-based criteria for state board recommendations;
b ▸ integrates crisis response with SafeUT infrastructure;
▸ provides coordination with innovative education programs;
S ▸ establishes parental transparency and opt-out rights;
▸ integrates crisis response with SafeUT infrastructure;
B ▸ maintains educator authority over grading and instructional decisions;
▸ establishes parental transparency and opt-out rights;
▸ maintains educator authority over grading and instructional decisions;
3 ▸ establishes student rights to transparency and human review;
▸ establishes student rights to transparency and human review;
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▸ provides liability protection for good-faith compliance;
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322 03-03 12:31 ▸ provides liability protection for good-faith compliance;
53E-1-201 (Effective 07/01/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 63I-1-253 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 63N-16-104 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapters 157, 400 ENACTS:
53E-1-201 (Effective 07/01/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 - 2 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 63I-1-253 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 63N-16-104 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapters 157, 400 ENACTS:
53E-11-101 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-102 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-201 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-202 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-203 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-204 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-205 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-206 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-207 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 - 2 - 03-03 12:31 1st Sub.
53E-11-101 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-102 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-201 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-202 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-203 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-204 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-205 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-206 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-207 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-208 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-209 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-210 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-211 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-212 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-213 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-214 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-215 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-216 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-217 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-218 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
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322 53E-11-208 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-209 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-210 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-211 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-212 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-213 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-214 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-215 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-216 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-217 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 53E-11-218 (Effective 07/01/26), Utah Code Annotated 1953 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
53E-1-201 (Effective 07/01/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27).
53E-1-201.
(a) the report described in Section 9-22-109 by the STEM Action Center Board, including the information described in Section 9-22-113 on the status of the computer science initiative and Section 9-22-114 on the Computing Partnerships Grants Program;
- 3 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (a) the report described in Section 9-22-109 by the STEM Action Center Board, including the information described in Section 9-22-113 on the status of the computer science initiative and Section 9-22-114 on the Computing Partnerships Grants Program;
(g) the annual report described in Section 53E-2-202 by the state board on the strategic - 3 - 1st Sub.
(g) the annual report described in Section 53E-2-202 by the state board on the strategic plan to improve student outcomes;
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322 03-03 12:31 plan to improve student outcomes;
(q) the report described in Section 53F-5-405 by the state board regarding an evaluation of a partnership that receives a grant to improve educational outcomes for students who are low-income;
- 4 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (q) the report described in Section 53F-5-405 by the state board regarding an evaluation of a partnership that receives a grant to improve educational outcomes for students who are low-income;
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(c) if required, the report described in Section 53E-4-309 by the state board explaining the reasons for changing the grade level specification for the administration of specific assessments;
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322 (c) if required, the report described in Section 53E-4-309 by the state board explaining the reasons for changing the grade level specification for the administration of specific assessments;
and (k) upon completion of each pilot, the report described in Section 53E-11-205 by the state board regarding the Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox pilot program.
and (k) upon completion of each pilot, the report described in Section 53E-11-205 by the state board regarding the {Artificial Intelligence } Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox pilot program.
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(3) In accordance with applicable provisions and Section 68-3-14, every five years the Education Interim Committee shall review the programs described in the following sections of code:
- 5 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (3) In accordance with applicable provisions and Section 68-3-14, every five years the Education Interim Committee shall review the programs described in the following sections of code:
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(e) beginning July 1, 2028, Section 53F-2-416, Appropriation and distribution for the Teacher and Student Success Program;
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322 03-03 12:31 (e) beginning July 1, 2028, Section 53F-2-416, Appropriation and distribution for the Teacher and Student Success Program;
Section 53E-11-101 is enacted to read:
Section 2 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 11.
53E-11-101.
Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox Part 1.
General Provisions 53E-11-101 (Effective 07/01/26).
As used in this chapter:
{11.
(1) "Artificial intelligence" means the same as artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence technology are defined in Section 13-72-101.
Artificial Intelligence in Education} 11.
(2) "Conversational artificial intelligence" means an artificial intelligence system capable of interactive dialogue with a student.
Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox 1.
(3) "De-identified data" means data that:
General Provisions As used in this chapter:
{(1) {"Advisory council" means the Education Technology Advisory Council established under Section 53E-11-218.} } (2){(1)} "Artificial intelligence" means the same as artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence technology are defined in Section 13-72-101.
(3){(2)} "Conversational artificial intelligence" means an artificial intelligence system capable of interactive dialogue with a student.
(4){(3)} "De-identified data" means data that:
(5) "Foreign adversary" means a foreign adversary as defined in federal law or applicable state procurement law.
- 6 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (5) "Foreign adversary" means a foreign adversary as defined in federal law or applicable state procurement law.
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(8) "Office of AI Policy" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created under Section 13-72-201.
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322 (8) "Office of AI Policy" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created under Section 13-72-201.
Section 53E-11-102 is enacted to read:
Section 3 is enacted to read:
53E-11-102 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-102.
(a) demonstrably advances student learning;
- 7 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (a) demonstrably advances student learning;
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(d) ensure evaluation based on evidence;
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322 03-03 12:31 (d) ensure evaluation based on evidence;
Section 53E-11-201 is enacted to read:
Section 4 is enacted to read:
Part 2.
53E-11-201.
Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox 53E-11-201 (Effective 07/01/26).
Reserved.
2.
{Artificial Intelligence } Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox Reserved.
Section 53E-11-202 is enacted to read:
Section 5 is enacted to read:
53E-11-202 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-202.
(1) There is created an Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox that is created to:
(1) There is created an {Artificial Intelligence } Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox that is created to:
(a) establish minimum standards for educational technology use in public education, including artificial intelligence systems;
(a) establish minimum standards for {artificial intelligence } educational technology use in public education, including artificial intelligence systems;
(c) educator professional judgment;
- 8 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (c) educator professional judgment;
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and (b) legislative authorization through statute.
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322 (b) legislative authorization through statute.
Section 53E-11-203 is enacted to read:
Section 6 is enacted to read:
53E-11-203 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-203.
(h) report to the Legislature upon request regarding sandbox operations;
(h) report to the Legislature upon request regarding sandbox operations;and (i) coordinate with the Office of AI Policy regarding:
and (i) coordinate with the Office of AI Policy regarding:
- 9 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (i) evaluation methodologies;
(i) evaluation methodologies;
Section 53E-11-204 is enacted to read:
Section 7 is enacted to read:
53E-11-204 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-204.
(3)(a) The state board may reject an application if the state board determines the pilot wouldviolate federal law.
(3) (3){(a)} The state board may reject an application if the state board determines the pilot {would violate state or } wouldviolate federal law.
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and (iii) the waiver is documented in the pilot authorization under Section 53E-11-206.
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322 03-03 12:31 (iii) the waiver is documented in the pilot authorization under Section 53E-11-206.
(b) provide evidence of compliance;
- 10 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (b) provide evidence of compliance;
(a) maintain records of enforcement actions;
(12){(a)} {The office shall provide administrative support for enforcement procedures and } maintain records of enforcement actions{.} ;
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(13){(b)} {The state board shall } report monthly to the office and {advisory council } Regulatory Relief Advisory Council on:
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(a){(i)} safety monitoring activities;
322 (b) report monthly to the office and Regulatory Relief Advisory Council on:
(b){(ii)} violations identified;
(i) safety monitoring activities;
(c){(iii)} enforcement actions taken;
(ii) violations identified;
(d){(iv)} temporary suspensions issued;
(iii) enforcement actions taken;
and (e){(v)} corrective actions implemented{.} ;
(iv) temporary suspensions issued;
and (14){(c)} {The office shall maintain data on } provide enforcement {statistics and analyses } records to the office for inclusion in legislative reports {to the Legislature upon request} .
and (v) corrective actions implemented;
and (c) provide enforcement records to the office for inclusion in legislative reports.
Section 53E-11-205 is enacted to read:
Section 8 is enacted to read:
53E-11-205 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-205.
(b) pilot participant reports and feedback;
- 11 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (b) pilot participant reports and feedback;
(g) cost-effectiveness analysis comparing costs to educational benefits, scalability - 11 - 1st Sub.
(g) cost-effectiveness analysis comparing costs to educational benefits, scalability considerations, and comparison to alternative approaches;
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322 03-03 12:31 considerations, and comparison to alternative approaches;
(b) include specific findings for each criterion in Subsection (3);
- 12 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (b) include specific findings for each criterion in Subsection (3);
(7) No later than one year after completion of each pilot, the state board shall submit a final recommendation to the Education Interim Committee regarding that pilot, including:
(7) {On or before October 1, 2031} No later than one year after completion of each pilot, the state board shall submit a final recommendation to the Education Interim Committee regarding that pilot, including:
(d) stakeholder input received during public hearings;
(d) {public hearing testimony and } stakeholder inputreceived during public hearings;
(e) Regulatory Relief Advisory Council recommendations;
(e) {advisory council } Regulatory Relief Advisory Council recommendations;
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(f) proposed conditions for statewide implementation if recommending adoption;
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322 (f) proposed conditions for statewide implementation if recommending adoption;
and (h) implementation timeline and resource requirements..
and (h) implementation timeline and resource requirements{.} ..
(9) If concerns arise regarding state board recommendation methodology:
- 13 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (9) If concerns arise regarding state board recommendation methodology:
Section 53E-11-206 is enacted to read:
Section 9 is enacted to read:
53E-11-206 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-206.
(b) student privacy compliance with this part and Chapter 9, Part 3, Student Data - 13 - 1st Sub.
(b) student privacy compliance with this part and Chapter 9, Part 3, Student Data Protection;
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322 03-03 12:31 Protection;
(6) The office shall provide written authorization to approved pilots specifying:
- 14 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (6) The office shall provide written authorization to approved pilots specifying:
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(ii) the applicant demonstrates equivalent capacity for implementation;
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322 (ii) the applicant demonstrates equivalent capacity for implementation;
Section 53E-11-207 is enacted to read:
Section 10 is enacted to read:
53E-11-207 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-207.
(c) attempts to manipulate the system into providing harmful advice or misinformation;
- 15 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (c) attempts to manipulate the system into providing harmful advice or misinformation;
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(d) attestation that testing reflects realistic scenarios minors might attempt;
(Green) S.B.
322 03-03 12:31 (d) attestation that testing reflects realistic scenarios minors might attempt;
(d) implement corrective measures for newly discovered vulnerabilities;
- 16 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (d) implement corrective measures for newly discovered vulnerabilities;
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(8) The office shall handle red teaming documentation submitted to the office as follows:
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322 (8) The office shall handle red teaming documentation submitted to the office as follows:
(9) For a pilot that exceeds one year, a vendor shall:
- 17 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (9) For a pilot that exceeds one year, a vendor shall:
Section 53E-11-208 is enacted to read:
Section 11 is enacted to read:
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53E-11-208.
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322 03-03 12:31 53E-11-208 (Effective 07/01/26).
and (d) does not discourage contact with licensed counselors, parents, or crisis services.
and - 18 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (d) does not discourage contact with licensed counselors, parents, or crisis services.
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(b) student decisions to use or not use provided crisis resources;
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322 (b) student decisions to use or not use provided crisis resources;
Section 53E-11-209 is enacted to read:
Section 12 is enacted to read:
53E-11-209 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-209.
(5) A sandbox participant shall provide parents:
- 19 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (5) A sandbox participant shall provide parents:
(c) a description of artificial intelligence system capabilities, limitations, and data practices in plain language;
(c) adescription of artificial intelligence system capabilities, limitations, and data practices in plain language;
(d) an opportunity to opt out of artificial intelligence use without academic penalty to the student;
(d) anopportunity to opt out of artificial intelligence use without academic penalty to the student;
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(c) is available in languages spoken by significant portions of the parent population;
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322 03-03 12:31 (c) is available in languages spoken by significant portions of the parent population;
Section 53E-11-210 is enacted to read:
Section 13 is enacted to read:
53E-11-210 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-210.
(4) An educator retains final authority over:
- 20 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (4) An educator retains final authority over:
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(b) receive explanation of how artificial intelligence-generated feedback, recommendations, or assessments were produced;
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322 (b) receive explanation of how artificial intelligence-generated feedback, recommendations, or assessments were produced;
(i) examines the artificial intelligence output;
- 21 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (i) examines the artificial intelligence output;
Section 53E-11-211 is enacted to read:
Section 14 is enacted to read:
53E-11-211 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-211.
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(b) is not used for targeted advertising;
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322 03-03 12:31 (b) is not used for targeted advertising;
(b) provide written certification of deletion to the sandbox participant and state board;
- 22 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (b) provide written certification of deletion to the sandbox participant and state board;
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(i) are consistent with applicable federal law;
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322 (i) are consistent with applicable federal law;
(iv) safety testing and red teaming results as required by Section 53E-11-207;
- 23 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (iv) safety testing and red teaming results as required by Section 53E-11-207;
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(e) demonstrate compliance with student-privacy laws including Chapter 9, Part 3, Student Data Protection;
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322 03-03 12:31 (e) demonstrate compliance with student-privacy laws including Chapter 9, Part 3, Student Data Protection;
and (g) dispute resolution procedures.
and - 24 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (g) dispute resolution procedures.
Section 53E-11-212 is enacted to read:
Section 15 is enacted to read:
53E-11-212 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-212.
(d) student data privacy obligations under this part and Chapter 9, Part 3, Student Data Pr otection;
(d) student data privacy obligations under this part and Chapter 9, Part 3, Student DataProtection;
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(2) The state board shall develop training requirements and curricula in consultation with:
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322 (2) The state board shall develop training requirements and curricula in consultation with:
Section 53E-11-213 is enacted to read:
Section 16 is enacted to read:
53E-11-213 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-213.
(1) A sandbox participant, educator, or vendor acting in good-faith compliance with this part and applicable state board rules is not liable solely for approved artificial intelligence use in a sandbox pilot.
- 25 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (1) A sandbox participant, educator, or vendor acting in good-faith compliance with this part and applicable state board rules is not liable solely for approved artificial intelligence use in a sandbox pilot.
(4) Good-faith provision of crisis resources consistent with Section 53E-11-208 does not - 25 - 1st Sub.
(4) Good-faith provision of crisis resources consistent with Section 53E-11-208 does not create liability for:
(Green) S.B.
322 03-03 12:31 create liability for:
Section 53E-11-214 is enacted to read:
Section 17 is enacted to read:
53E-11-214 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-214.
(e) educator experience including professional satisfaction, workload impacts, training adequacy, and implementation challenges;
- 26 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (e) educator experience including professional satisfaction, workload impacts, training adequacy, and implementation challenges;
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(f) aggregate opt-out rates and patterns;
(Green) S.B.
322 (f) aggregate opt-out rates and patterns;
and (vi) evaluation methods sufficient to allow reliable determination of whether the artificial intelligence system meaningfully improves student learning outcomes, including disclosure of methodological limitations that could materially affect interpretation of results;
and - 27 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (vi) evaluation methods sufficient to allow reliable determination of whether the artificial intelligence system meaningfully improves student learning outcomes, including disclosure of methodological limitations that could materially affect interpretation of results;
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(iii) analysis of system usage patterns and engagement;
(Green) S.B.
322 03-03 12:31 (iii) analysis of system usage patterns and engagement;
(iii) authentic performance tasks and work samples;
- 28 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (iii) authentic performance tasks and work samples;
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(e) comparison to evidence for other statewide educational initiatives or adoptions;
(Green) S.B.
322 (e) comparison to evidence for other statewide educational initiatives or adoptions;
Section 53E-11-215 is enacted to read:
Section 18 is enacted to read:
53E-11-215 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-215.
In addition to rulemaking authority granted to the office under Section 53E-11-218, the state board may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to implement this part, including:
In addition to rulemaking authority granted to the office under Section 53E-11-218, the {The } state board may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative {Administrative } Rulemaking Act, to implement this part, including:
(4) age-appropriate content and interaction standards for different grade levels;
- 29 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (4) age-appropriate content and interaction standards for different grade levels;
Section 53E-11-216 is enacted to read:
Section 19 is enacted to read:
53E-11-216 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-216.
Technical assistance for education technology companies.
{Education Technology Advisory Council} Technical assistance for education technology companies.
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(c) offering technical assistance to companies developing compliance documentation;
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322 03-03 12:31 (c) offering technical assistance to companies developing compliance documentation;
(h) recognizing innovative pilots and successful implementations in state board publications and communications;
(1){(h)} {There is created the Education Technology Advisory Council to advise the office } recognizing innovative pilots and {the } successful implementations in state board {on implementation of this part.} publications and communications;
and (i) coordinating with economic development agencies regarding education technology innovation.
and - 30 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 {(2) {The advisory council consists of 11 members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate as follows:} } (i) coordinating with economic development agencies regarding education technology innovation.
(3) The state board may provide state-based education technology companies participating in the sandbox:
(a){(3)} {two founders or executives of } The state board may provide state-based education technology companies{;} participating in the sandbox:
(a) dedicated technical assistance from state education technology specialists during application development;
{(b) {two K-12 educators with classroom technology integration experience, one from elementary grades and one from secondary grades;} } {(c) {two parents of students currently enrolled in an LEA, one representing urban communities and one representing rural communities;} } {(d) {one expert in student privacy and data security;} } {(e) {one expert in child development or educational psychology;} } {(f) {one expert in artificial intelligence technology or computer science;} } (g){(a)} {one representative } dedicated technical assistance from {the business or investment community active in } state education technologyspecialists during application development;
(b) introductions to potential pilot partner LEAs based on product focus and LEA needs;
{and} {(h) {one at-large member with expertise relevant to the council's mission.} } {(3) {A council member:} } {(a) {serves a staggered four-year term;} } {(b) {may serve no more than two consecutive terms;} } {(c) {serves without compensation but may receive per diem and travel expenses as provided in Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107;} } {(d) {shall represent diverse geographic regions, demographics, and perspectives;
(c) inclusion in state education technology showcase events and conferences;
and} } {(e) {may not have conflicts of interest that would compromise the council member's ability to provide independent advice.} } {(4) {The governor shall appoint a chair from among the council members.} } {(5) {The council shall meet at least quarterly and may meet more frequently as needed.} } {(6) {The office shall provide primary staff support to the council, with assistance from the state board as needed.} } {(7) {The advisory council shall:} } {(a) {advise the office on pilot application review processes and approval standards;} } {(b) {review evaluation findings from sandbox pilots and provide recommendations to the office and state board;} } - 31 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 {(c) {identify barriers to education technology innovation and recommend solutions;} } {(d) {recommend improvements to pilot approval processes;} } {(e) {share best practices from successful implementations;} } {(f) {advise on emerging technologies and appropriate safeguards;} } {(g) {provide input on state board statewide adoption recommendations before submission to the Legislature;} } {(h) {review state board recommendations for compliance with evidence-based standards under Section 53E-11-205;} } (b) introductions to potential pilot partner LEAs based on product focus and LEA needs;
(d) recognition in state board publications, website, and communications;
(i){(c)} {recommend priorities for } inclusion in state education technology {innovation} showcase events and conferences;
{(j) {facilitate connections between approved vendors and interested LEAs;} } {(k) {advise the state board on rules under Section 53E-11-215 before formal rulemaking;} } {(l) {review vendor red teaming documentation under confidentiality agreements as provided in Subsection 53E-11-207(8)(d);
and} } (m){(d)} {provide annual recommendations to the office, } recognition in state boardpublications, website, and {Legislature.} communications;
(4) The state board shall:
(8){(4)} The {council's recommendations are advisory and do not bind the office, } state board{, or Legislature.} shall:
(a) develop and publish criteria for Utah-based company designations;
{(9) {The council shall hold meetings subject to Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act.} } {(10) {The council shall maintain records subject to Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.} } (a) develop and publish criteria for Utah-based company designations;
(a) creates different approval standards or safety requirements based on company location;
- 32 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (a) creates different approval standards or safety requirements based on company location;
or - 30 - 03-03 12:31 1st Sub.
or (d) prevents non-state companies from participating in the sandbox on equal terms regarding safety and privacy standards.
(Green) S.B.
322 (d) prevents non-state companies from participating in the sandbox on equal terms regarding safety and privacy standards.
Section 53E-11-217 is enacted to read:
Section 20 is enacted to read:
53E-11-217 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-217.
Educational principles for artificial intelligence deployment.
{Technical assistance for education technology companies} Educational principles for artificial intelligence deployment.
(1) This section states the following principles to guide the interpretation and administration of this chapter:
{(1) {As used in this section, "Utah-based company" means a company that:} } {(a) {is incorporated or organized under state law or maintains a principal place of business in the state;
(a) artificial intelligence in public education should support rather than replace human teaching and learning relationships;
and} } {(b) {employs a majority of the company's workforce in state or maintains significant operations in the state.} } {(2) {The state board shall provide technical assistance for education technology innovation by:} } {(a) {publishing clear guidance documents explaining approval criteria under Section 53E-11-206, compliance requirements, common pitfalls, and best practices;} } {(b) {providing example documentation and templates for sandbox pilot applications including red teaming documentation;} } {(c) {offering technical assistance to companies developing compliance documentation;} } {(d) {maintaining regular office hours for regulatory questions before application submission in coordination with the office;} } {(e) {connecting approved vendors with interested LEAs and facilitating introductions;} } {(f) {publishing case studies of successful sandbox pilots;} } (1) This section states the following principles to guide the interpretation and administration of this chapter:
(b) artificial intelligence should serve student learning and well-being as the primary objective;
(g){(a)} {including state-based education technology companies } artificial intelligence in {state } public education {conferences } should support rather than replace human teaching and {technology showcase events} learning relationships;
- 33 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 {(h) {recognizing innovative pilots and successful implementations in state board publications and communications;
and} } {(i) {coordinating with economic development agencies regarding education technology innovation.} } {(3) {The state board may provide state-based education technology companies participating in the sandbox:} } {(a) {dedicated technical assistance from state education technology specialists during application development;} } {(b) {introductions to potential pilot partner LEAs based on product focus and LEA needs;} } {(c) {inclusion in state education technology showcase events and conferences;} } {(d) {recognition in state board publications, website, and communications;} } (b) artificial intelligence should serve student learning and well-being as the primary objective;
(d) artificial intelligence should respect parental authority, student dignity, and nondiscriminatory access to education consistent with federal and state law;
(e){(d)} {opportunities to present findings } artificial intelligence should respect parental authority, student dignity, and {best practices } nondiscriminatory access to {the advisory council } education consistent with federal and state {board} law;
and (e) when artificial intelligence supports instruction in history, civics, or social studies:
and {(f) {networking opportunities with other state education technology companies, educators, and investors.} } {(4) {The state board shall:} } {(a) {develop and publish criteria for Utah-based company designations;} } {(b) {establish processes for companies to demonstrate state-based status;} } {(c) {ensure support programs are administered fairly and transparently;} } {(d) {maintain data on participation by Utah-based companies in the sandbox;
and} } {(e) {coordinate with the advisory council on recommendations for supporting state education technology innovation.} } (e) when artificial intelligence supports instruction in history, civics, or social studies:
(2) This chapter implements the principles described in Subsection (1) through:
- 34 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (2) This chapter implements the principles described in Subsection (1) through:
and (f) historical source integrity in history, civics, and social studies instruction under - 31 - 1st Sub.
and (f) historical source integrity in history, civics, and social studies instruction under Subsection (1)(e).
(Green) S.B.
322 03-03 12:31 Subsection (1)(e).
(4) This section:
(5){(4)} {Nothing in this } This section:
(a) does not create an independent cause of action;
{(a) {creates different approval standards or safety requirements based on company location;} } (a) does not create an independent cause of action;
(5) For purposes of sandbox pilot authorization and operation, compliance with the substantive requirements of this chapter, including:
(b){(5)} {exempts any company from } For purposes of sandbox pilot authorization and operation, compliance with {this part;} the substantive requirements of this chapter, including:
(a) the approval criteria under Section 53E-11-206;
(c){(a)} {guarantees } the approval {of any application} criteria under Section 53E-11-206;
(b) the safety testing requirements under Section 53E-11-207;
{or} {(d) {prevents non-state companies from participating in the sandbox on equal terms regarding safety and privacy standards.} } {(6) {An innovation LEA as defined in Section 53G-7-221 may use budget flexibility authorized under Section 53G-7-222 to support participation in sandbox pilots, subject to the requirements of that section.} } (b) the safety testing requirements under Section 53E-11-207;
(b) the authority of the state board to adopt a rule implementing this chapter consistent with Section 53E-11-215;
- 35 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (b) the authority of the state board to adopt a rule implementing this chapter consistent with Section 53E-11-215;
Section 53E-11-218 is enacted to read:
Section 21 is enacted to read:
53E-11-218 (Effective 07/01/26).
53E-11-218.
Office rulemaking authority.
{Educational principles for artificial intelligence deployment} Office rulemaking authority.
The office may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to implement this part, including:
{(1) {This section states the following principles to guide the interpretation and administration of this chapter:} } {(a) {artificial intelligence in public education should support rather than replace human teaching and learning relationships;} } {(b) {artificial intelligence should serve student learning and well-being as the primary objective;} } {(c) {artificial intelligence should operate transparently and subject to meaningful human oversight;
(1) pilot application procedures and approval criteria in coordination with the state board;
} } {(d) {artificial intelligence should respect parental authority, student dignity, and nondiscriminatory access to education consistent with federal and state law;
and} } {(e) {when artificial intelligence supports instruction in history, civics, or social studies:} } {(i) {the system shall prioritize historically accurate, period-relevant primary sources;} } {(ii) {the system shall avoid presentism in a manner consistent with academic freedom, meaning the practice of interpreting historical actors or events primarily through contemporary ideological frameworks without grounding in period-relevant evidence;
and} } {(iii) {the system shall support student engagement in objective evaluation of original sources consistent with scholarly inquiry.} } {(2) {This chapter implements the principles described in Subsection (1) through:} } {(a) {preservation of educator authority over grading and instructional decisions under Section 53E-11-210;} } {(b) {parental notice, access, and opt-out rights under Section 53E-11-209;
} } {(c) {student safety and crisis-response protections under Section 53E-11-208;
} } {(d) {student data privacy and vendor accountability under Section 53E-11-211;} } {(e) {human review of student-impacting decisions under Section 53E-11-210;
and} } {(f) {historical source integrity in history, civics, and social studies instruction under Subsection (1) (e).} } - 36 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 {(3) { This section provides educational principles to guide the interpretation and administration of this chapter, but does not create a legal duty or requirement beyond a duty or requirement expressly established in this chapter.} } {(4) {This section:} } {(a) {does not create an independent cause of action;} } {(b) {may not be construed to establish a standard of care for purposes of negligence, professional malpractice, or other tort liability;
and } } {(c) {does not expand a duty or obligation of a sandbox participant, educator, or vendor beyond a substantive requirement established in this chapter.} } The office may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah (5) {For purposes of sandbox pilot authorization and operation} Administrative Rulemaking Act, {compliance with the substantive requirements of } to implement this {chapter} part, including:
(a){(1)} {the } pilot application procedures and approval criteria {under Section 53E-11-206} in coordination with the state board;
(7) waiver documentation requirements under Subsection 53E-11-204(3)(b);
(b){(7)} {the safety testing } waiver documentation requirements under {Section 53E-11-207} Subsection 53E-11-204(3)(b);
and (8) other administrative matters necessary to implement this part.
and {(c) {parental rights under Section 53E-11-209.} } {(6) {Subsections (4) and (5) do not limit:} } {(a) {enforcement of a substantive requirement established in this chapter;} } {(b) {the authority of the state board to adopt a rule implementing this chapter consistent with Section 53E-11-215;
or} } {(c) {the authority of the Legislature to enact legislation addressing the use of artificial intelligence in public education.} } (8) other administrative matters necessary to implement this part.
- 32 - 03-03 12:31 1st Sub.
63I-1-253.
(Green) S.B.
322 63I-1-253 (Effective 07/01/26).
(1) Section 53-1-122, Road Rage Awareness and Prevention Restricted Account, is repealed July 1, 2028.
- 37 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (1) Section 53-1-122, Road Rage Awareness and Prevention Restricted Account, is repealed July 1, 2028.
(18) Title 53E, Chapter 6, Part 5, Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission, is repealed July 1, 2033.
- 38 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (18) Title 53E, Chapter 6, Part 5, Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission, is repealed July 1, 2033.
- 33 - 1st Sub.
(19) Subsection 53E-7-207(7), regarding a private right of action or waiver of governmental immunity, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(Green) S.B.
(20) Title 53E, Chapter 11, Part 2, {Artificial Intelligence } Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox, is repealed July 1, 2031.
322 03-03 12:31 (19) Subsection 53E-7-207(7), regarding a private right of action or waiver of governmental immunity, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(20) Title 53E, Chapter 11, Part 2, Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox, is repealed July 1, 2031.
[(34)] (35) Subsection 53H-4-210(8), regarding compensation for members of the SafeUT and School Safety Commission, is repealed January 1, 2030.
- 39 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 [(34)] (35) Subsection 53H-4-210(8), regarding compensation for members of the SafeUT and School Safety Commission, is repealed January 1, 2030.
[(35)] (36) Subsection 53H-4-210(9), regarding the support staff for the SafeUT and School - 34 - 03-03 12:31 1st Sub.
[(35)] (36) Subsection 53H-4-210(9), regarding the support staff for the SafeUT and School Safety Commission, is repealed January 1, 2030.
(Green) S.B.
322 Safety Commission, is repealed January 1, 2030.
63N-16-104 (Effective 07/01/26).
63N-16-104.
(2) The advisory committee shall have 9 members as follows:
- 40 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (2) The advisory committee shall have 9 members as follows:
(a) four members appointed by the director who represent business interests and are - 35 - 1st Sub.
(a) four members appointed by the director who represent business interests and are selected from a variety of industry clusters;
(Green) S.B.
322 03-03 12:31 selected from a variety of industry clusters;
(3)(a) Subject to Subsection (3)(b), members of the advisory committee who are not legislators shall be appointed to a four-year term.
(3) (a) Subject to Subsection (3)(b), members of the advisory committee who are not legislators shall be appointed to a four-year term.
(5)(a) When considering applications related to education technology under Title 53E, Chapter 11, Artificial Intelligence in Education, the council shall include at least one ad-hoc member with expertise in K-12 education, classroom instruction, or educational administration.
(5) (a) When considering applications related to education technology under Title 53E, Chapter 11, Artificial Intelligence in Education, the council shall include at least one ad-hoc member with expertise in K-12 education, classroom instruction, or educational administration.
and (c) annually select a chair of the advisory committee.
and - 41 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (c) annually select a chair of the advisory committee.
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[(8)] (9) (a) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but a member appointed under Subsection (2)(a) may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
(Green) S.B.
322 [(8)] (9)(a) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but a member appointed under Subsection (2)(a) may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
Effective date.
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