AI + CS Standards: 

A state is considered to have K-12 AI + CS standards if, within the computer science standards, either:

• There is a specific strand/topic that is named AI.
• AI concepts and skills are integrated throughout each grade band.

If standards creation/revision has been initiated by legislation or the SEA, and this information is publicly available, but the standards have not yet been published, this policy will be marked as in progress

AI + CS Guidance for Schools:

A state has official guidance endorsed by the state education agency that emphasizes the fundamental role of CS education in AI literacy.

If guidance development has been initiated by legislation or the SEA and this information is publicly available, but this guidance has not yet been published, this policy will be marked as “in progress.”

AI + CS Professional Development Funding:

A state has dedicated funding for professional learning that includes AI and CS concepts and skills and is intended to help teachers teach about AI.

A state is considered to have dedicated state-level funding to AI + CS professional learning if the funding meets all four of the following criteria:  

• Funds are allocated via the approved state budget or state legislation;
• Funds are allocated as part of computer science funding;
• A description of the funds is publicly accessible; and
• The state allocated funds during at least one of the last two fiscal years.

Currently, there is no “in progress” status for this policy.

AI + CS Graduation Requirement:

A state is considered to have an AI + CS graduation requirement if the policy meets the following criteria:

• Requires all students to earn credit for an AI and CS course for high school graduation. 
• All courses that meet the requirement contain foundational instruction in computer science and AI concepts including what AI is, how AI works, how to design AI applications, and AI’s impact on society. 
• The description of the requirement is publicly accessible. 

Currently, there is no “in progress” status for this policy.

The state shall make available a list of courses or standards that satisfy the requirement.

It is preferred that the credit requirement names both “artificial intelligence” and “computer science” in the title.