Students ask lawmakers to codify CDE AI 'responsible‑use' rubric into law

Jan 20, 2026

Student presenters urged the Legislature to adopt the California Department of Education's AI responsible‑use rubric (SB 1288 working group output) to give teachers a 1–5 scale for AI use, require citation of AI prompts and outputs, and encourage teacher training through webinars rather than costlier state‑run programs.

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Student delegates told the joint committee that AI is already in classrooms and that inconsistent standards leave teachers and students confused about acceptable use.

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