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Students First Act Mandates AI Literacy, Bans Test Use

7/30/2026

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98 teens from all 50 states passed the Students First Act, 82-16.
The act mandates AI-literacy instruction with new classroom devices, covering misinformation, bias, privacy and impact, and bans AI on graded tests.
After eighth grade, AI may be used for editing, brainstorming or studying if students cite it and demonstrate mastery, while teachers must post semester AI policies and the act seeks federal funding for under-resourced schools.

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Story summary

98 teens from all 50 states passed the Students First Act, 82-16.
The act mandates AI-literacy instruction with new classroom devices, covering misinformation, bias, privacy and impact, and bans AI on graded tests.
After eighth grade, AI may be used for editing, brainstorming or studying if students cite it and demonstrate mastery, while teachers must post semester AI policies and the act seeks federal funding for under-resourced schools.