New York Bill A9190 (2025-2026) proposes to prohibit the majority of artificial intelligence applications in classrooms for students prior to high school [1]. The legislation outlines specific exceptions for AI utilized for diagnostic purposes or explicit instructional interventions for students with disabilities [1].

Who does A9190 affect?

Educational technology providers and schools operating in New York State, particularly those serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, are within scope. This includes developers of AI-powered learning platforms, content generators, and assessment tools, excluding those specifically designed for diagnostic purposes or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities.

What is the current status of A9190?

As of the last published update, A9190 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee".

Where can I find the primary source for A9190?

The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A9190. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill.

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A9190 — NY, US

A9190 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Bill A9190 proposes a prohibition on most AI use in pre-high school classrooms [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-11-03.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage: committee
Bill status: In Assembly Committee
Authority / governing body: New York State Senate
Chamber: Assembly
Document type: legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review

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Full obligation matrix

Actor	Obligation	Deadline	Source
schools	Cease use of artificial intelligence in classrooms prior to high school.	Upon enactment	—
schools	Ensure any AI use prior to high school is solely for diagnostic purposes or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities.	Upon enactment	—

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Enforcement risk score

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Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.

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Role-based compliance checklist

compliance_officer Monitor progress of NY A9190 through the legislative process.
board_director Assess the potential impact of a ban on AI in K-8 classrooms on school operations and educational technology investments.
educators Review current use of AI tools in classrooms to identify any that would be prohibited if this bill passes.

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class: high
Procurement categories: other

Ed-tech vendors providing AI solutions for K-8 education would face significant restrictions or outright prohibitions in New York, necessitating product modifications or market withdrawal. Vendors offering diagnostic or special education intervention AI may be exempt but must clearly define and demonstrate compliance.

Sample vendor questions

Does your AI solution comply with state-level prohibitions on AI use in pre-high school classrooms?
How do you ensure your AI is used only for diagnostic or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities?
What safeguards are in place to prevent the use of your AI outside of permitted educational contexts for younger students?

Intelligence briefs (1)

legislation In Assembly Committee 11/3/2025

NY Bill A9190 Restricts Most AI Use in Pre-High School Classrooms

New York Bill A9190 proposes a prohibition on most AI use in pre-high school classrooms [1].

This development signals increased legislative focus on AI safety and ethical deployment within educational technology in K-8 settings.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review

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Frequently asked questions

What is A9190?: New York Bill A9190 (2025-2026) proposes to prohibit the majority of artificial intelligence applications in classrooms for students prior to high school [1]. The legislation outlines specific exceptions for AI utilized for diagnostic purposes or explicit instructional interventions for students with disabilities [1]. Primary source →
Why does A9190 matter?: This development signals increased legislative focus on AI safety and ethical deployment within educational technology in K-8 settings. Primary source →
Who does A9190 affect?: Educational technology providers and schools operating in New York State, particularly those serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, are within scope. This includes developers of AI-powered learning platforms, content generators, and assessment tools, excluding those specifically designed for diagnostic purposes or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities. Primary source →
What are the key dates for A9190?: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review Primary source →
What is the current status of A9190?: As of the last published update, A9190 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for A9190?: The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A9190. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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NY Bill A9190 Restricts Most AI Use in Pre-High School Classrooms

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