Maryland State Department of Education
Coverage of Maryland State Department of Education in the Nexus archive.
- Maryland school districts face fall deadline to set AI policies
Maryland school districts must establish AI policies by fall following the Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act signed by Gov. Wes Moore. The Maryland State Department of Education released guidelines emphasizing safety, human-centered instruction, and structured criteria for AI tool approval, developed in collaboration with educators and lawmakers.
- US Education Dept. probes 3 Md. school districts and state over transgender student policies
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating three Maryland school districts and the state's education agency over policies allowing transgender students to participate in girls' athletics and use girls-only facilities. The probe, initiated under Title IX, follows complaints alleging sex-based discrimination, with the involved districts and state officials stating they will cooperate while denying fault.
- As AI use in schools grows, states and local districts scramble to set up guardrails
As AI use in schools increases, states and districts are developing policies to address its implementation. Maryland’s legislation mandates AI coordinators and training for educators, while other states like Ohio and Idaho set deadlines or guidelines for AI use in schools. Surveys show widespread AI adoption by teachers and students but limited formal training.