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SB6299 • 2026

AI & K-12 instruction

Concerning artificial intelligence and instructional staff.

Technology
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator McCune, Senator J. Wilson, Senator Fortunato, Senator Torres, Senator Dozier
Last action
2026-01-23
Official status
S EL/K-12
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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AI & K-12 instruction

AI & K-12 instruction

What This Bill Does

  • AI & K-12 instruction

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-23 Senate

    First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

Official Summary Text

AI & K-12 instruction

Current Bill Text

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AN ACT Relating to artificial intelligence and instructional 1
staff; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.400 RCW.2
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:3
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 28A.400 4
RCW to read as follows: 5
Artificial intelligence may supplement or enhance instruction. 6
Artificial intelligence may not replace certificated instructional 7
staff or paraeducators. 8
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S-4020.1
SENATE BILL 6299
State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session
By Senators McCune, J. Wilson, Fortunato, Torres, and Dozier
p. 1 SB 6299