ED AI in Education Report
U.S. Department of Education — AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning Report
United States · ED OET Report (May 24, 2023)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- May 24, 2023
- Applies to
- Voluntary; informs Title IV/Title I, IDEA, and FERPA program guidance
- Enforced by
- U.S. Department of Education
The Education Department's first major AI report set federal policy direction for AI in K-12 and higher education — calling for human-centered design, educator oversight, equity safeguards, and a moratorium on high-stakes uses of AI to evaluate students or teachers without strong evidence and oversight.
Who is protected: K-12 and higher-education students, educators, and parents
Legal detail
U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Educational Technology, 'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations' (May 2023). Sets seven recommendations including emphasizing humans in the loop, aligning AI to a shared vision for education, designing AI using modern learning principles, prioritizing educator trust, developing guidelines, and informing research and development.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | May 24, 2023 |
| Citation | ED OET Report (May 24, 2023) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | None directly; informs federal grant compliance |
| Topics | education AI · children's online safety · automated decision-making · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Agency page | U.S. Dept. of Education — AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning (May 2023) |
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