Rhode Island’s AI Task Force, created by Governor Dan McKee in 2024 and led by former Congressman Jim Langevin, released its comprehensive 75-page roadmap in January 2026 outlining statewide AI governance and education strategy. The task force identified four overarching themes: education and workforce upskilling, government leadership in AI integration, development of AI regulatory frameworks, and cross-industry collaboration.
For K-12 education, the task force recommends integrating AI-focused curricula across K-12 schools with measurable incremental progress by 2030, incentivizing use of vetted AI-integration education tools, and creating a standard framework for AI use throughout public education. For workforce development, recommendations include investments in teacher learning for AI and digital fluency, employer expansion of AI apprenticeships, and creation of AI certifications and degrees in fields like AI engineering and cybersecurity.
However, as of April 2026, these remain recommendations without binding legislation or dedicated funding allocated. No formal state law mandating AI literacy curriculum or teacher training has been adopted, though the Department of Education has released non-binding guidance for school districts.
Scoring note: Dimension 10 (government body with AI mandate) scores 1 for the established task force with defined governance role. Dimension 1 (curriculum exists) scores 1 for recommended but non-binding K-12 AI integration by 2030. No dimensions score 2 as recommendations lack binding legal authority and dedicated funding mechanisms.