Pennsylvania’s Joint State Government Commission published a state government report on artificial intelligence in February 2026. The advisory committee reached consensus that AI should only be implemented in schools when there is empirical evidence of student benefit, AI tools should be accessible to all students, content should be age-appropriate, and teachers should receive training on ethical responsibilities and practical AI applications. The report does not create binding obligations.
In April 2026, Pennsylvania lawmakers from both parties announced they are working to draft legislation governing how schools use AI, including protections for student privacy and data. Governor Josh Shapiro has called for legislation requiring age verification and parental consent for minors using AI chatbots. A proposed bill would ban charter schools from using artificial intelligence as the primary instructor.
These developments build on the state’s existing AI Endorsement Framework (voluntary) and Governor Shapiro’s multi-agency AI Literacy Toolkit (published in early 2026), but no binding AI curriculum or teacher training mandate has been enacted.
Who it affects: Pennsylvania K-12 schools, charter schools, and educators.
What is notably missing: No binding AI literacy mandate or teacher training requirement has been enacted. Legislation remains in drafting stages; the advisory report is non-binding.