Louisiana bill would require AI literacy education starting in 6th grade
State Rep. proposes making artificial intelligence education a mandatory part of school curriculum
BATON ROUGE, La. (KNOE) - A new bill at the state capitol would require Louisiana students to learn artificial intelligence literacy before they graduate.
State Rep. Adrian Fisher of Monroe is proposing the legislation that would make AI education mandatory starting in sixth grade.
Currently, Louisiana only offers guidance on artificial intelligence in schools. Districts can decide whether to teach it.
The bill would make AI literacy a required part of the curriculum, either through existing classes or a new course.
Fisher said the goal is to prepare students for a workforce that is already evolving.
“Not only familiar with it but be ready for the workforce because AI is going to be in every sector of the workforce so if our kids are not prepared or ready for it, they can get left behind,” Fisher said.
If approved, each district would have specific rules for how these lessons are taught.
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