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A6972 — NY, US
A6972 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Assembly Bill A6972 seeks to establish an AI working group within the Department of Education [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-03-18.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- in committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Department of Education | Establish an artificial intelligence working group. | — | — |
| Artificial Intelligence Working Group | Develop guidance on the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence in education. | — | — |
| Artificial Intelligence Working Group | Develop a model policy on the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence in education. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- chief_ai_officer Track the progress of NY Bill A6972 and future outputs of the proposed AI Working Group.
- general_counsel Assess potential legal implications of future guidance from the AI Working Group on educational AI tools.
- compliance_officer Prepare for potential future compliance requirements regarding AI use in educational settings in New York.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- education_ai, productivity_assistants, content_moderation, other
Vendors providing AI solutions to New York's education sector will need to ensure their products align with future guidance and policies developed by the proposed AI Working Group, focusing on safety, ethics, and pupil well-being.
Sample vendor questions
- How does your AI system ensure pupil data privacy and security, adhering to FERPA and other relevant NY state laws?
- What measures are in place to ensure the AI system is fair and free from bias for all students and educators?
- How is transparency maintained regarding the AI system's decision-making and data usage for educational purposes?
- What training and support do you offer to educators for the safe and effective deployment of AI tools?
- Does your AI system incorporate human oversight mechanisms and provide recourse for automated decisions impacting pupils or educators?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY Bill A6972 Proposes Education AI Working Group
New York Assembly Bill A6972 seeks to establish an AI working group within the Department of Education [1].
This development bears on the future regulatory landscape for AI in education and signals potential state-level policy formation [2].
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A6972?
- New York Bill A6972, currently in the Assembly Education Committee, proposes establishing an artificial intelligence working group within the state's Department of Education [1]. This group would be tasked with developing guidance and a model policy for the safe and effective use of AI in educational settings, specifically to benefit pupils and educators while mitigating potential harms [2]. Primary source →
- Why does A6972 matter?
- This development bears on the future regulatory landscape for AI in education and signals potential state-level policy formation [2]. Primary source →
- Who does A6972 affect?
- This proposal primarily affects developers and deployers of AI systems intended for use in educational environments across New York State, including EdTech companies, school districts, and individual educational institutions. Organizations providing AI tools for student assessment, personalized learning, administrative tasks, or content generation within education may need to monitor this initiative. The scope of impact extends to compliance and legal functions within these entities, particularly those responsible for anticipating regulatory shifts and aligning internal policies with emerging state guidance. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A6972?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A6972?
- As of the last published update, A6972 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A6972?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A6972. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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