The Indiana Department of Education has published AI guidance for K-12 public schools covering AI literacy, responsible use, instruction and learning, privacy, and security. Indiana is among the 31 states that had released formal AI guidance documents as of January 2026.
The guidance document addresses foundational AI literacy concepts, strategies for teachers integrating AI tools into instruction, critical thinking about AI outputs, and data privacy considerations for school settings. It targets both educators and school administrators.
At the legislative level, HB 1296 was introduced in the 2025 session and would have required the state DoE to create a model AI policy, build an inventory of AI platforms used in schools, and survey teachers and students on AI tool use. The bill did not pass.
The State of Indiana also published a formal AI Policy for state government agencies (version 1.1, December 2024) through the Management and Performance Hub, governing how state employees may use AI systems.
Who it affects: Indiana K-12 educators and students through voluntary DoE guidance. State employees through the government AI use policy.
What is notably missing: Indiana’s school AI guidance is not binding. No curriculum mandate, teacher training requirement, or enforcement mechanism has been enacted. HB 1296 failed in 2025. No dedicated funding for AI literacy instruction exists at the state level.