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SB 1694FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1503
High Impact

New Requirements for Technology and AI Education in Florida Schools

Original title: Technology Education

January 9, 2026

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Where This Stands

Currently Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1503. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Procedural history

14 actions
  1. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
  2. Feb 24, 2026SenateCommittee
    Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 23 NAYS 0
  3. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/24/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
  4. Feb 18, 2026Senate
    Now in Rules
  5. Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
    Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Higher Education; YEAS 7 NAYS 0
  6. Feb 13, 2026Senate
    On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Higher Education, 02/18/26, 10:30 am, 110 Senate Building
Show 8 earlier actions
  1. Feb 10, 2026Senate
    CS by Education Postsecondary read 1st time
  2. Feb 6, 2026Senate
    Now in Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
  3. Feb 6, 2026Senate
    Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
  4. Feb 4, 2026Senate
    CS by Education Postsecondary; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
  5. Jan 30, 2026Senate
    On Committee agenda-- Education Postsecondary, 02/04/26, 10:30 am, 301 Senate Building
  6. Jan 22, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Introduced
  7. Jan 16, 2026SenateCommittee
    Referred to Education Postsecondary; Appropriations Committee on Higher Education; Rules
  8. Jan 9, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Filed

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes graduation and degree requirements for Florida students by mandating specific AI-related curriculum, which will require schools and universities to update their course materials and faculty training by July 1, 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

High school students

Students must receive instruction on artificial intelligence within computer science courses to meet graduation requirements.

College students

Students enrolled in general education courses that use technology will receive mandatory instruction on AI tools and related technical fields.

Faculty committees

Appointed faculty must review and recommend general education core courses every four years.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 9, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • The Florida Legislature frequently updates the state's education statutes to align curriculum with evolving workforce needs and technological advancements. context

Summary

This bill updates Florida's education requirements to mandate that high school computer science courses include instruction on artificial intelligence and that general education college courses integrating technology focus on digital literacy and AI tools. It aims to ensure students understand the ethical use, risks, and practical applications of AI systems.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill changes graduation and degree requirements for Florida students by mandating specific AI-related curriculum, which will require schools and universities to update their course materials and faculty training by July 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will students learn about artificial intelligence?
Students will learn how AI systems use data, the benefits and risks of AI, and how to apply ethical reasoning to its use in personal and academic settings.
Does this affect college students?
Yes, it requires that which integrate technology must now include instruction on AI tools, cybersecurity, and software engineering.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

ADOBE INC

$450,000

2026

COMPUTER INDUSTRYDEFENSEGOVERNMENT ISSUESCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARK

IT Modernization and Digital Service delivery issues; Digital Service Delivery IT Acquisition, and Content Authenticity and digital provenance issues; Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI); artificial intelligence; content provenance; privacy; technology in and competition issues; AI innovation and the economy; Content provenance and AI Labelling; IT modernization; Support for H.R. 9112 - CREATOR Act

AARP

$4,110,000

2026

HEALTH ISSUESMEDICARE/MEDICAIDLAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIME/CRIMINAL JUSTICEPHARMACY

P.L. 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 8867, Planning for Long-term Aging Needs (PLAN) Act H.R. 5861, Legacy Act of 2025 H.R. 9393, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. H.R. 9396, the Prior Authorization Accountability Act. S. 4916, the Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act. H.R. 8100, Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act. S. 3886, Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act. H.R. 6766/S. 3492, the Essential Caregivers Act of 2025. H.R. 7966/S. 4118, Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act. S. 2120, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 5575, the Firefighters Assisting Seniors to Emergency Response (FASTER) Act of 2025. H.R. 3954/S. 4641, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act. H.R.5554/S.2831, Stand Strong for Medicare Act. S. 3439/H.R. 6735, Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act and efforts related to the bill S. 1227/H.R. 2491, Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act S. 668/H.R. 3183, Supporting Access to Falls Education and Prevention and Strengthening Training Efforts and Promoting Safety Initiatives (SAFE STEPS) for Veterans Act of 2025 CMS-1851-P, Hospice Proposed rule. CMS-1843-P, Skilled Nursing Facility Proposed rule. CMS-1844-P, Home Health Proposed rule. No bill number. Health care transparency. No bill number. Discussed use of artificial intelligence and health data technology. No bill number. Discussed health-related policies and activities around the fall respiratory virus season. No bill number. Discussed health insurance affordability proposals. No bill number. Discussed Nursing Home staffing standards, safety, and quality. No bill number. Discussed Nursing home transparency and ownership requirements. No bill number. Discussed home health, hospice, and long-term care. No bill number. Discussed falls prevention. No bill number. Discussed social isolation. No bill number. Discussed HUD Assisted Living Requirements No bill number. Discussed family caregiving. No bill number. Discussed AARP paper on Medicare Caregiver Training Services. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid community engagement interim final rule, including the family caregiver exemption. No bill number. Discussed the paid direct care workforce in long-term care. No bill number. Discussed the unaffordability of long-term care. No bill number. Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program and Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment protections. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid fraud and family caregivers, Medicaid self-direction programs. No bill number. Discussed sandwich generation family caregiver hearing and submitted a statement for the record discussing family caregivers and sandwich generation caregivers, programs that support them, AARP caregiving resources, and federal policies to support sandwich generation caregivers and caregivers more broadly. No bill number. Discussed long-term care. No bill number. CMS-2453-NC; Medicaid Program; 2028 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Quality Measure Set Submitted comments No bill number. Discussed expanding access to home care. No bill number. Discussed the increasing cost of home care No bill number. Discussed HSA use for telehealth chronic care management services/subscriptions. No bill number. Discussed artificial intelligence and technology

CARTWRIGHT & RILEY INC.

on behalf of APPLE COMPUTER INC.

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FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP

on behalf of ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (ILLINOIS TECH)

KING & SPALDING LLP

on behalf of UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

A1.9 STRATEGIES LLC

on behalf of SAILDRONE INC.

CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC.

on behalf of ADOBE INC.

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC

$18,620

ATOLLETC LLC

LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

on behalf of ALLIANCE FOR LEARNING INNOVATION, INC.

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Sources

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  • Controversy20
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