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House approves pilot to use artificial intelligence for conversational English instruction; critics press for evaluation and selection criteria
Summary
Lawmakers passed House Bill 427 to pilot AI tools in conversational English instruction in public schools. Supporters described a three‑year pilot and an evaluation committee; opponents warned of premature implementation, lack of evaluation criteria and teacher‑role concerns. Final vote: 35‑16.
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives approved House Bill 427 on May 12, 2025, to create a pilot program integrating artificial intelligence into conversational English instruction in the public school system. The floor recorded the final vote as 35‑16.
Representative Tatiana Pérez Ramírez, sponsor and president of the House Education Committee, described the measure as a three‑year pilot that would form a committee of experts to evaluate outcomes and to set principles for…
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