OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — The Oklahoma Senate approved SB 1734 by Sen. Ally Seifried, R‑Claremore, creating the Oklahoma Responsible Technology in Schools Act. The bill establishes a framework for how artificial intelligence can be used in schools. Student‑facing tools must be age‑appropriate and used under the guidance of a classroom educator, and districts must notify parents when AI is used so families have the option to opt out.
The measure directs the State Department of Education to develop responsible‑use guidance for AI and emerging technology. Local school boards would adopt district policies before the 2027–2028 school year, and the bill underscores that student‑facing AI should support learning without replacing original work or critical‑thinking development.
“Parents should always have a seat at the table when it comes to their kids’ education,” Seifried said. “As artificial intelligence becomes more common in classrooms, parents deserve to know how it’s being used and should always have the ability to decide whether their child participates.”
Seifried added: “The dangers of introducing kids to AI can quickly outweigh the benefits if there aren’t proper safeguards and protections in place. We can’t keep students completely away from AI, but we can set clear guardrails to make sure it supplements, rather than supplants, the hard work of our classroom teachers.”
SB 1734 now advances to the House, where it is coauthored by Rep. Anthony Moore, R‑Clinton.
