Va. lawmakers propose guardrails for artificial intelligence use in education

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 974

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Advocates of artificial intelligence praise the technology for increasing efficiency and productivity and enhancing research and problem-solving.

But as schools adopt AI and students spend more time on screens, state lawmakers have questions about the technology’s impact on students’ safety, critical thinking and learning skills.

Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, said due to these concerns, lawmakers and educators are now trying to keep pace with rapid AI advancements.

“These tools have advanced rapidly, while education has …

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