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Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plans And Programs For Use In Public Schools.

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Hawaii Senate Resolution S.R. No. 32 (33rd Legislature, 2026) requests the state Department of Education (DOE) to develop artificial intelligence (AI) literacy curricula plans and programs for use in public schools. The resolution notes that 86 percent of students nationwide used AI tools for educational purposes during the 2024–2025 school year, yet most receive little or no formal instruction on AI's use, limitations, or ethical implications. The resolution identifies risks of unguided AI use—including cognitive off-loading, academic integrity violations, and worsening educational inequities—while also recognizing AI's potential benefits such as personalized instruction and support for multilingual and diverse learners. The requested curricula must cover: (1) defining AI and its key concepts; (2) fundamentals of AI perception, machine learning, and generative AI; (3) best practices for AI use in academic and professional settings; (4) ethical implications and ethical use of AI; (5) continuing AI innovations; and (6) AI as it relates to Hawaii's history, environment, and culture. The DOE is asked to submit the developed curricula to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the convening of the Regular Session of 2027. Certified copies of the resolution are to be transmitted to the Superintendent of Education and the Chairperson of the Board of Education.

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