AI Ready Schools Act — AI literacy standards

Requires AI literacy in K–12 computer-science and workforce-preparation standards by June 1, 2027. This is a standards-development mandate, not evidence of universal classroom instruction.

AI literacy

Jurisdiction: Maryland · State / DC
Policy status: Effective
Implementation phase: Upcoming
Requirement: Required
Grades: All K-12
Audience: Multiple
Learning evidence: Standards development required
Instrument: Statute / enacted law

Dates & implementation

Adopted / approved

May 26, 2026

Legal start

Jun 1, 2026

Standards deadline: June 1, 2027.

A legal effective date can precede school implementation. This record documents policy intent or requirements; it does not independently confirm delivery in every classroom.

Funding & support

Related support: Support duty documented; funding unverified

Separate from funding for this policy: Chapter 634 requires substantive AI professional development during designated work time or for licensure-renewal credit. A dedicated funding amount and delivery were not established.

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Evidence & source location

Education §7-2203(A).

Maryland Chapter 634 (SB 720), AI Ready Schools Acthttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_634_sb0720e.pdf ↗

Review history

Reviewed against official sources

Source availability checked Oct 4, 2026: Source reopened. This is separate from verification of the policy claim below.

Source review date recorded in database: 10/3/2026

2026-10-03 — Added after primary-source review.

Record ID: MD-2026-AILIT-001

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