New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09190

Introduced
11/3/25  
Refer
11/3/25  

Caption

Prohibits the use of most artificial intelligence in classrooms prior to high school except for AI used for diagnostic purposes or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities.

Impact

The introduction of this bill could significantly reshape the landscape of educational practices in New York state. By restricting AI use in lower grades, the bill seeks to mitigate potential negative impacts on young students, such as over-reliance on technology for learning and the ethical considerations surrounding AI decision-making. The legislation outlines a clear framework for permissible uses of AI, mandating the state commissioner to provide guidance for school districts regarding these practices. This could empower educators to leverage AI responsibly, balancing innovation with caution.

Summary

Assembly Bill A09190 aims to prohibit the use of most artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms prior to high school education, specifically advocating a limit until the ninth grade. The bill defines AI broadly as any machine-based system that utilizes algorithms, machine learning, or data-driven modeling for decision-making purposes. It allows exceptions for AI applications used for diagnostic assessments or explicit instructional interventions for students with disabilities, ensuring these individuals can still benefit from tailored technological support.

Contention

While proponents of A09190 argue that the bill is necessary to protect the educational development of younger students and to promote a more human-centered approach to learning, there may be opposition from those who believe that AI could enhance learning outcomes through personalized education tools. Critics might assert that the bill could impede progress in educational technology integration and limit the potential benefits AI could provide to all students, including those with disabilities who may need specialized learning interventions.

Companion Bills

NY S10133

Same As Prohibits the use of most artificial intelligence in classrooms prior to high school except for AI used for diagnostic purposes or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities.

Previously Filed As

NY S10133

Prohibits the use of most artificial intelligence in classrooms prior to high school except for AI used for diagnostic purposes or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities.

NY SB382

Relating to a prohibition on the use of artificial intelligence technology for classroom instruction.

NY HB2400

Relating to a prohibition on the use of artificial intelligence technology for classroom instruction.

NY A08916

Prohibits licensees from relying on artificial intelligence for tracking and advertisement purposes and using such artificial intelligence to create personalized advertisements.

NY S06955

Establishes the artificial intelligence training data transparency act requiring developers of generative artificial intelligence models or services to post on the developer's website information regarding the data used by the developer to train the generative artificial intelligence model or service, including a high-level summary of the datasets used in the development of such system or service.

NY A06578

Establishes the artificial intelligence training data transparency act requiring developers of generative artificial intelligence models or services to post on the developer's website information regarding the data used by the developer to train the generative artificial intelligence model or service, including a high-level summary of the datasets used in the development of such system or service.

NY A4352

Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.

NY S2862

Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.

NY S08874

Requires disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in customer services at the point of interaction with the customer; defines terms.

NY S08459

Prohibits transcripts being made from video conference meetings by artificial intelligence without conspicuous disclosure during such meeting that such meeting may be transcribed by artificial intelligence.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.