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STATEUtah · May 10, 2026

Utah Board of Education Approves AI Framework with Amendments

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The Utah State Board of Education approved an updated AI Framework for education, incorporating amendments related to student access to AI tools, during its March 12, 2026, meeting.

The Bottom Line

The Utah State Board of Education approved an updated AI framework, addressing concerns about unequal access to AI tools for students, while also continuing programs for students with disabilities and approving charter school revolving loans.

The Case For

  • The AI Framework aims to guide the use of AI in education.
  • The Board amended the framework to ensure equal access to AI tools for all students, regardless of resources outside of school.

The Case Against

  • One board member opposed the approval of the AI Framework.
  • A motion to remove the word “Unequal” from the section on page 11 failed.
  • A motion to replace the word “unequal” with “student” on Page 11 failed.

Key Numbers

  • 13 members voted in favor of the AI Framework.
  • 1 member opposed the AI Framework.
  • 15 members voted in favor of the substitute motion to amend Page 10 regarding student access to AI tools.

Source Verification

The Utah State Board of Education approved the AI Framework during a meeting on March 12, 2026, as documented in the meeting minutes.

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Utah State Board of Education
https://schools.utah.gov/board/utah/meetings/_meetingsummaries_/2026_minutes/2026%20March%2012%20approved%20Full%20Board%20Meeting%20Minutes.pdf
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  • "MOTION was made by Member Earl that the Board approve the updated changes to the AI Framework, Draft 4, as amended. The motion carried."
    — Standards and Assessment Committee Report/Recommendations - (Items duplicated from the February 6, 2026, meeting.) AI in Education
  • "MOTION TO AMEND was made by Member Kerry and seconded by Member Kelley that the Board strike the words “considering that some may already have access to such resources outside of school” from the “Unequal Access” section on Page 11."
    — MOTION TO AMEND was made by Member Kerry and seconded by Member Kelley that
  • "SUBSTITUTE MOTION was made by Member Wood and seconded by Member Boggess that the Board move to amend Page 10 to add the words “Student Access, If an assignment permits the use of AI tools, the tools will be made available to all students” and strike the language on Page 11, “Unequal access: If an assignment permits the use of AI tools, the tools will be made available to all students, considering that some may already have access to such resources outside of school.” The motion passed unanimously."
    — SUBSTITUTE MOTION was made by Member Wood and seconded by Member Boggess that the