SB 322 — Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox
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This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 23, 2026. It awaits signature.
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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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▸ creates the {Utah Artificial Intelligence } Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox;
S ▸ provides for state board safety and privacy enforcement;
B ▸ requires vendor safety testing through red teaming;
3 ▸ requires evidence-based evaluation;
2 SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 ▸ requires state board review and legislative authorization before statewide adoptiontadoption; ▸ establishes evidence-based criteria for state board recommendations;
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3 ▸ establishes student rights to transparency and human review;
1st▸ Sub.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53E-1-201 (Effective 07/01/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 - 2 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 63I-1-253 (Effective 07/01/26), as last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 -53E-11-208 2(Effective -07/01/26), 03-03Utah 12:31Code 1stAnnotated Sub.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-1-20153E-1-201. (Effective 07/01/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27).
- 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 -plan 3to -improve 1ststudent Sub.outcomes;
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322 03-03 12:31 plan to improve student outcomes;
- 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;
-(c) 4if -required, 03-03the 12:31report 1stdescribed Sub.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 {Artificial Intelligence } Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox pilot program.
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- 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:
-(e) 5beginning -July 1st1, Sub.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-11-1012 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER53E-11-101. 11.
Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox Part 1.
General Provisions 53E-11-101 (Effective 07/01/26).
As{11. used in this chapter:
(1)Artificial "ArtificialIntelligence intelligence" means the same as artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence technology are defined in SectionEducation} 13-72-101.11.
(2)Educational "ConversationalTechnology artificialRegulatory intelligence"Sandbox means1. an artificial intelligence system capable of interactive dialogue with a student.
(3)General "De-identifiedProvisions data"As meansused datain that: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:
- 6 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (5) "Foreign adversary" means a foreign adversary as defined in federal law or applicable state procurement law.
-(8) 6"Office -of 03-03AI 12:31Policy" 1stmeans Sub.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-11-1023 is enacted to read:
53E-11-10253E-11-102. (Effective 07/01/26).
- 7 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (a) demonstrably advances student learning;
-(d) 7ensure -evaluation 1stbased Sub.on evidence;
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322 03-03 12:31 (d) ensure evaluation based on evidence;
Section 53E-11-2014 is enacted to read:
Part53E-11-201. 2.
Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox 53E-11-201 (Effective 07/01/26).
Reserved.2.
{Artificial Intelligence } Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox Reserved.
Section 53E-11-2025 is enacted to read:
53E-11-20253E-11-202. (Effective 07/01/26).
(1) There is created an {Artificial Intelligence } Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox that is created to:
(a) establish minimum standards for {artificial intelligence } educational technology use in public education, including artificial intelligence systems;
- 8 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (c) educator professional judgment;
and -(b) 8legislative -authorization 03-03through 12:31statute. 1st Sub.
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322 (b) legislative authorization through statute.
Section 53E-11-2036 is enacted to read:
53E-11-20353E-11-203. (Effective 07/01/26).
(h) report to the Legislature upon request regarding sandbox operations;operations;and (i) coordinate with the Office of AI Policy regarding:
and- (i)9 coordinate- withSB0322 thecompared Officewith ofSB0322S01 AI(i) Policyevaluation regarding:methodologies;
(i) evaluation methodologies;
Section 53E-11-2047 is enacted to read:
53E-11-20453E-11-204. (Effective 07/01/26).
(3)(a)(3) (3){(a)} The state board may reject an application if the state board determines the pilot {would violate state or } wouldviolate federal law.
and -(iii) 9the -waiver 1stis Sub.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.
- 10 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (b) provide evidence of compliance;
(a)(12){(a)} {The office shall provide administrative support for enforcement procedures and } maintain records of enforcement actions;actions{.} ;
-(13){(b)} 10{The -state 03-03board 12:31shall 1st} Sub.report monthly to the office and {advisory council } Regulatory Relief Advisory Council on:
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322(b){(ii)} (b)violations reportidentified; monthly to the office and Regulatory Relief Advisory Council on:
(i)(c){(iii)} safetyenforcement monitoringactions activities;taken;
(ii)(d){(iv)} violationstemporary identified;suspensions issued;
(iii)and enforcement(e){(v)} corrective actions taken;implemented{.} ;
(iv)and temporary(14){(c)} suspensions{The issued;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-11-2058 is enacted to read:
53E-11-20553E-11-205. (Effective 07/01/26).
- 11 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (b) pilot participant reports and feedback;
(g) cost-effectiveness analysis comparing costs to educational benefits, scalability -considerations, 11and -comparison 1stto Sub.alternative approaches;
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322 03-03 12:31 considerations, and comparison to alternative approaches;
- 12 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (b) include specific findings for each criterion in Subsection (3);
(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{public inputhearing receivedtestimony and } stakeholder inputreceived during public hearings;
(e) {advisory council } Regulatory Relief Advisory Council recommendations;
-(f) 12proposed -conditions 03-03for 12:31statewide 1stimplementation Sub.if recommending adoption;
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322 (f) proposed conditions for statewide implementation if recommending adoption;
and (h) implementation timeline and resource requirements..requirements{.} ..
- 13 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (9) If concerns arise regarding state board recommendation methodology:
Section 53E-11-2069 is enacted to read:
53E-11-20653E-11-206. (Effective 07/01/26).
(b) student privacy compliance with this part and Chapter 9, Part 3, Student Data -Protection; 13 - 1st Sub.
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322 03-03 12:31 Protection;
- 14 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (6) The office shall provide written authorization to approved pilots specifying:
-(ii) 14the -applicant 03-03demonstrates 12:31equivalent 1stcapacity Sub.for implementation;
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322 (ii) the applicant demonstrates equivalent capacity for implementation;
Section 53E-11-20710 is enacted to read:
53E-11-20753E-11-207. (Effective 07/01/26).
- 15 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (c) attempts to manipulate the system into providing harmful advice or misinformation;
-(d) 15attestation -that 1sttesting Sub.reflects realistic scenarios minors might attempt;
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322 03-03 12:31 (d) attestation that testing reflects realistic scenarios minors might attempt;
- 16 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (d) implement corrective measures for newly discovered vulnerabilities;
-(8) 16The -office 03-03shall 12:31handle 1stred Sub.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:
- 17 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (9) For a pilot that exceeds one year, a vendor shall:
Section 53E-11-20811 is enacted to read:
-53E-11-208. 17 - 1st Sub.
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322 03-03 12:31 53E-11-208 (Effective 07/01/26).
and - 18 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (d) does not discourage contact with licensed counselors, parents, or crisis services.
-(b) 18student -decisions 03-03to 12:31use 1stor Sub.not use provided crisis resources;
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322 (b) student decisions to use or not use provided crisis resources;
Section 53E-11-20912 is enacted to read:
53E-11-20953E-11-209. (Effective 07/01/26).
- 19 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (5) A sandbox participant shall provide parents:
(c) aadescription description of artificial intelligence system capabilities, limitations, and data practices in plain language;
(d) ananopportunity opportunity to opt out of artificial intelligence use without academic penalty to the student;
-(c) 19is -available 1stin Sub.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-11-21013 is enacted to read:
53E-11-21053E-11-210. (Effective 07/01/26).
- 20 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (4) An educator retains final authority over:
-(b) 20receive -explanation 03-03of 12:31how 1startificial Sub.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;
- 21 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (i) examines the artificial intelligence output;
Section 53E-11-21114 is enacted to read:
53E-11-21153E-11-211. (Effective 07/01/26).
-(b) 21is -not 1stused Sub.for targeted advertising;
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322 03-03 12:31 (b) is not used for targeted advertising;
- 22 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (b) provide written certification of deletion to the sandbox participant and state board;
-(i) 22are -consistent 03-03with 12:31applicable 1stfederal Sub.law;
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322 (i) are consistent with applicable federal law;
- 23 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (iv) safety testing and red teaming results as required by Section 53E-11-207;
-(e) 23demonstrate -compliance 1stwith Sub.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 - 24 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (g) dispute resolution procedures.
Section 53E-11-21215 is enacted to read:
53E-11-21253E-11-212. (Effective 07/01/26).
(d) student data privacy obligations under this part and Chapter 9, Part 3, Student DataDataProtection; Pr otection;
-(2) 24The -state 03-03board 12:31shall 1stdevelop Sub.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-11-21316 is enacted to read:
53E-11-21353E-11-213. (Effective 07/01/26).
- 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 -create 25liability -for: 1st Sub.
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322 03-03 12:31 create liability for:
Section 53E-11-21417 is enacted to read:
53E-11-21453E-11-214. (Effective 07/01/26).
- 26 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (e) educator experience including professional satisfaction, workload impacts, training adequacy, and implementation challenges;
-(f) 26aggregate -opt-out 03-03rates 12:31and 1stpatterns; Sub.
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322 (f) aggregate opt-out rates and patterns;
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;
-(iii) 27analysis -of 1stsystem Sub.usage patterns and engagement;
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322 03-03 12:31 (iii) analysis of system usage patterns and engagement;
- 28 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (iii) authentic performance tasks and work samples;
-(e) 28comparison -to 03-03evidence 12:31for 1stother Sub.statewide educational initiatives or adoptions;
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322 (e) comparison to evidence for other statewide educational initiatives or adoptions;
Section 53E-11-21518 is enacted to read:
53E-11-21553E-11-215. (Effective 07/01/26).
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:
- 29 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (4) age-appropriate content and interaction standards for different grade levels;
Section 53E-11-21619 is enacted to read:
53E-11-21653E-11-216. (Effective 07/01/26).
{Education Technology Advisory Council} Technical assistance for education technology companies.
-(c) 29offering -technical 1stassistance Sub.to companies developing compliance documentation;
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322 03-03 12:31 (c) offering technical assistance to companies developing compliance documentation;
(h)(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 - 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)(a){(3)} {two founders or executives of } The state board may provide state-based education technology companiescompanies{;} participating in the sandbox:
(a){(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 technologytechnologyspecialists specialists during application development;
(b){and} introductions{(h) {one at-large member with expertise relevant to potentialthe pilotcouncil's partnermission.} LEAs} based{(3) on{A productcouncil focusmember:} } {(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 LEAtravel needs;expenses as provided in Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107;} } {(d) {shall represent diverse geographic regions, demographics, and perspectives;
(c)and} inclusion} in{(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 showcaseinnovation eventsand recommend solutions;} } {(d) {recommend improvements to pilot approval processes;} } {(e) {share best practices from successful implementations;} } {(f) {advise on emerging technologies and conferences;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)(i){(c)} recognition{recommend priorities for } inclusion in state boardeducation publications,technology website,{innovation} showcase events and communications;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)(8){(4)} The {council's recommendations are advisory and do not bind the office, } state boardboard{, or Legislature.} shall:
{(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;
- 32 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (a) creates different approval standards or safety requirements based on company location;
or -(d) 30prevents -non-state 03-03companies 12:31from 1stparticipating Sub.in the sandbox on equal terms regarding safety and privacy standards.
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322 (d) prevents non-state companies from participating in the sandbox on equal terms regarding safety and privacy standards.
Section 53E-11-21720 is enacted to read:
53E-11-21753E-11-217. (Effective 07/01/26).
{Technical assistance for education technology companies} Educational principles for artificial intelligence deployment.
(1){(1) This{As sectionused statesin thethis followingsection, principles"Utah-based tocompany" guidemeans thea interpretationcompany andthat:} administration} {(a) {is incorporated or organized under state law or maintains a principal place of thisbusiness chapter:in the state;
(a)and} artificial} intelligence{(b) {employs a majority of the company's workforce in publicstate or maintains significant operations in the state.} } {(2) {The state board shall provide technical assistance for education shouldtechnology supportinnovation ratherby:} than} replace{(a) human{publishing teachingclear guidance documents explaining approval criteria under Section 53E-11-206, compliance requirements, common pitfalls, and learningbest relationships;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)(g){(a)} {including state-based education technology companies } artificial intelligence in {state } public education {conferences } should servesupport studentrather learningthan replace human teaching and well-being{technology asshowcase theevents} primarylearning objective;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)(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){(f) when{networking artificialopportunities intelligencewith supportsother instructionstate ineducation history,technology civics,companies, oreducators, socialand studies: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:
- 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 -Subsection 31(1)(e). - 1st Sub.
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322 03-03 12:31 Subsection (1)(e).
(4)(5){(4)} {Nothing in this } This section:
{(a) {creates different approval standards or safety requirements based on company location;} } (a) does not create an independent cause of action;
(5)(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)(c){(a)} {guarantees } the approval {of any application} criteria under Section 53E-11-206;
{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;
- 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-11-21821 is enacted to read:
53E-11-21853E-11-218. (Effective 07/01/26).
{Educational principles for artificial intelligence deployment} Office rulemaking authority.
The{(1) office{This maysection makestates rulesthe following principles to guide the interpretation and administration of this chapter:} } {(a) {artificial intelligence in accordancepublic witheducation Titleshould 63G,support Chapterrather 3,than Utahreplace Administrativehuman Rulemakingteaching Act,and tolearning implementrelationships;} this} part,{(b) including:{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{(d) procedures{artificial intelligence should respect parental authority, student dignity, and approvalnondiscriminatory criteriaaccess into coordinationeducation consistent with thefederal and state board;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)(b){(7)} {the safety testing } waiver documentation requirements under {Section 53E-11-207} Subsection 53E-11-204(3)(b);
and (8){(c) other{parental administrativerights mattersunder necessarySection 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 implementadopt a rule implementing this part.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.
-63I-1-253. 32 - 03-03 12:31 1st Sub.
(Green) S.B.
322 63I-1-253 (Effective 07/01/26).
- 37 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (1) Section 53-1-122, Road Rage Awareness and Prevention Restricted Account, is repealed July 1, 2028.
- 38 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (18) Title 53E, Chapter 6, Part 5, Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission, is repealed July 1, 2033.
-(19) 33Subsection -53E-7-207(7), 1stregarding Sub.a private right of action or waiver of governmental immunity, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(Green)(20) S.B.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.
- 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 -Safety 34Commission, -is 03-03repealed 12:31January 1st1, Sub.2030.
(Green) S.B.
322 Safety Commission, is repealed January 1, 2030.
63N-16-10463N-16-104. (Effective 07/01/26).
- 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 -selected 35from -a 1stvariety Sub.of industry clusters;
(Green) S.B.
322 03-03 12:31 selected from a variety of industry clusters;
(3)(a)(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)(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 - 41 - SB0322 compared with SB0322S01 (c) annually select a chair of the advisory committee.
-[(8)] 36(9) -(a) 03-03A 12:31member 1stmay Sub.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:
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- Ryan D. Wilcox · Cosponsor
- John D. Johnson · Primary
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- John D. Johnson Republican
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- Ryan D. Wilcox Republican
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