MD SB375 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-19 - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-19 - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the State Department of Education to develop or approve an artificial intelligence training program for members of county boards of education that includes foundational training and continuing annual training; requiring each member of a county board to complete an artificial intelligence training program each year that covers developments in artificial intelligence technology, evolving best practices for use in education settings and new guidance; and providing the training may be in person, online or in a hybrid format.
Title
County Boards of Education - Artificial Intelligence Training Program - Requirement
Sponsors
| Sen. Ron Watson [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Senate | Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-19 | Senate | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-01-29 | Senate | Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-27 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
Subjects
Artificial Intelligence
Certifications
Counties
Curriculum
Data
Education
Education, Boards of
Education, State Department of
Electronic Government
Ethics
Information Technology
Job Training
Open Government
Primary and Secondary Education
Privacy
Procurement
Public Information
Records
Remote and Hybrid Education
Reports
Standards and Best Practices
Time
Certifications
Counties
Curriculum
Data
Education
Education, Boards of
Education, State Department of
Electronic Government
Ethics
Information Technology
Job Training
Open Government
Primary and Secondary Education
Privacy
Procurement
Public Information
Records
Remote and Hybrid Education
Reports
Standards and Best Practices
Time
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 4 | 148 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Finance and Procurement | 5 | 801 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0375?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0375f.pdf |
