AB 2487: Artificial intelligence: education and workforce development.
The bill aims to empower and support community college instructors in using artificial intelligence responsibly in administrative and classroom settings. It requires the development and dissemination of guidance on the use of AI in community colleges, as well as the integration of AI literacy into instructor preparation and ongoing professional development. The bill also establishes a pilot program to encourage the integration and adoption of AI tools in community college classrooms and requires a report on barriers to deploying cloud-based AI services. Additionally, it establishes educational resources and modules on AI topics for small businesses and requires the Office of Small Business Advocate to convene an AI advisory group. The bill supports training, reskilling, and upskilling initiatives for workers using AI or supporting the AI industry to bolster state economic competitivenes…
| Apr. 07, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Mar. 23, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED. |
| Mar. 19, 2026 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. Read second time and amended. |
| Mar. 19, 2026 | Referred to Coms. on HIGHER ED. , E.D., G., & H.I. and P. & C.P. |
| Feb. 21, 2026 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. |