SB 1734 (2026)
Enacted; statute effective July 1, 2026 (emergency clause declared). Requires Oklahoma school districts to evaluate AI tools before deployment by examining how those tools work, their decision-making processes, and whether they adequately protect student data. Districts must maintain inventories of existing AI-powered educational tools and assess vendor data handling and retention practices. Prohibits AI from making high-stakes educational decisions independently — educator review is required. Districts using AI tools without documented evaluation are out of compliance as of the effective date. All classroom AI use must occur under educator supervision with human review of AI-generated outputs. Districts must publish written AI acceptable-use policies addressing approved uses, student data protection, and family notification BEFORE THE 2027-28 SCHOOL YEAR — note: July 1, 2026 is the statute's effective date, not the policy deadline. Hand-verified against the enrolled bill Aug 3, 2026 (Claire): passed House 89-0 (10 excused), Senate 42-0 (6 excused). Enrolled title confirms: annual written disclosure to parents and legal guardians (contents specified), parent/guardian opt-out with no penalty or denial of access, SDE duty to develop and publish guidance, board policy adoption required before the specified school year, rulemaking authority, effective date + emergency clause.