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A4936 — NJ, US
A4936 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey A4936 would require school districts to provide AI instruction and the Secretary of Higher Education to develop related curricula [1], [2]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-10-21.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Chamber
- assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: Pending legislative action — not yet enacted
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| school districts | Provide instruction on artificial intelligence. | — | — |
| Secretary of Higher Education | Develop artificial intelligence model curricula. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- board_director Monitor the progress of Bill A4936 in the legislature.
- compliance_officer Assess potential impacts and resource requirements for implementing AI instruction.
- Secretary of Higher Education Initiate planning for the development of artificial intelligence model curricula.
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill Proposes Mandatory AI Education in K-12 and Higher Ed
New Jersey A4936 would require school districts to provide AI instruction and the Secretary of Higher Education to develop related curricula [1], [2].
This initiative signals a growing legislative focus on AI literacy and education as a foundational element of state-level AI preparedness.
Deadline: Pending legislative action — not yet enacted
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A4936?
- New Jersey Assembly Bill A4936 has been introduced, mandating artificial intelligence instruction in school districts across the state [1]. This legislation also requires the Secretary of Higher Education to develop model curricula for AI education, impacting public and potentially private higher education institutions [2]. This initiative aims to integrate AI literacy into the state's educational framework. The bill is currently under review. Primary source →
- Why does A4936 matter?
- This initiative signals a growing legislative focus on AI literacy and education as a foundational element of state-level AI preparedness. Primary source →
- Who does A4936 affect?
- This proposed legislation primarily affects New Jersey school districts, which would be mandated to integrate AI instruction into their curriculum. Additionally, the Secretary of Higher Education is tasked with developing model curricula, influencing higher education institutions across the state. This could also indirectly affect technology vendors providing educational AI tools or content. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A4936?
- Pending legislative action — not yet enacted Primary source →
- What is the current status of A4936?
- As of the last published update, A4936 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A4936?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4936. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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