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H4582 • 2026
Artificial Intelligence Electives
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Artificial Intelligence Electives
Introduced and read first time ( House Journal-page 29 )
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works ( House Journal-page 29 )
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Artificial Intelligence Electives
2025-2026 Bill 4582: Artificial Intelligence Electives - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly 126th Session, 2025-2026 Download This Bill in Microsoft Word Format Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter H. 4582 STATUS INFORMATION General Bill Sponsors: Reps. Clyburn and Taylor Document Path: LC-0457SA26.docx Introduced in the House on January 13, 2026 Currently residing in the House Committee on Education and Public Works Summary: Artificial Intelligence Electives HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS Date Body Action Description with journal page number 12/16/2025 House Prefiled 12/16/2025 House Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works 1/13/2026 House Introduced and read first time ( House Journal-page 29 ) 1/13/2026 House Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works ( House Journal-page 29 ) View the latest legislative information at the website VERSIONS OF THIS BILL 12/17/2025 A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-59-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY PROVIDE AGE-APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS ON HOW TO ACCESS, UTILIZE, AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE VARIOUS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS. B e it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: S ECTION 1. C hapter 59, Title 59 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding: S ection 59-59-260 . ( A) Beginning i n the 2026-2027 School Year, each school district may provide age-appropriate instruction to students on how to access, utilize, and critically evaluate various artificial intelligence tools within the curriculum taught by the educator. The instruction must be aligned with the guidance issued by the Department of Education pursuant to subsection (B). ( B) The Department of Education shall issue guidance to school districts on how to implement the provisions of subsection (A). The guidance must include, but is not limited to, the following instructional components: ( 1) introducing basic artificial intelligence concepts; ( 2) demonstrating practical applications of artificial intelligence; ( 3) teaching responsible artificial intelligence usage; ( 4) how to access relevant artificial intelligence tools; and ( 5) developing critical thinking skills to analyze artificial intelligence. ( C) Subject to available funding, the Department of Education shall provide a professional development program in artificial intelligence education for educators. S ECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. ----XX---- This web page was last updated on January 13, 2026 at 2:41 PM