Florida SB 1458: Patient-safety Culture Surveys

Bill Text

1458 
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education 
2026-01-08T08:44:31Z 
Creating the Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Study Group; providing the purpose, membership, and duties of the study group; requiring the study group to submit a report by a specified date to the Governor and the Legislature, etc. 
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2026 
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2026-07-01T00:00:00Z 
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General Bill 
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 Florida Senate - 2026 SB 1458 

 By Senator Davis 

 5-00962A-26 20261458__ 
 1 A bill to be entitled 
 2 An act relating to artificial intelligence in higher 
 3 education; creating the Artificial Intelligence in 
 4 Higher Education Study Group; providing the purpose, 
 5 membership, and duties of the study group; requiring 
 6 the study group to submit a report by a specified date 
 7 to the Governor and the Legislature; providing for 
 8 expiration; providing an effective date. 
 9 
 10 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: 
 11 
 12 Section 1. Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education 
 13 Study Group.— 
 14 (1) CREATION.—There is created the Artificial Intelligence 
 15 in Higher Education Study Group to review and make 
 16 recommendations on the opportunities and risks presented by, and 
 17 best practices for managing, artificial intelligence in academic 
 18 instruction, research, and student conduct within the State 
 19 University System and Florida College System. 
 20 (2) MEMBERSHIP.—The study group shall consist of all of the 
 21 following: 
 22 (a) Faculty members appointed by the presidents of state 
 23 universities and Florida College System institutions, 
 24 representing a mix of disciplines, including humanities, 
 25 sciences, and professional programs. 
 26 (b) Representatives from the Board of Governors and the 
 27 State Board of Education. 
 28 (c) At least one expert in artificial intelligence, 
 29 computer science, or data ethics. 
 30 (d) At least one representative from the Southern Regional 
 31 Education Board. 
 32 (e) A representative from the Division of Florida Colleges 
 33 within the Department of Education. 
 34 (f) One student representative, who must be the student 
 35 member serving on the Board of Governors pursuant to s. 1004.70, 
 36 Florida Statutes, or the student member serving on the State 
 37 Board of Education pursuant to s. 1001.71, Florida Statutes. 
 38 (3) DUTIES.—The study group shall do all of the following: 
 39 (a) Examine the impact of artificial intelligence on 
 40 academic integrity, including plagiarism, contract cheating, and 
 41 verification of student work. 
 42 (b) Review potential applications of artificial 
 43 intelligence in teaching, learning support, advising, grading, 
 44 accessibility, and research. 
 45 (c) Assess implications for privacy, intellectual property, 
 46 and data security when artificial intelligence tools are used by 
 47 faculty and students. 
 48 (d) Consider safeguards to protect academic freedom while 
 49 maintaining clear expectations for student conduct. 
 50 (e) Identify professional development, resource, and 
 51 training needs for faculty and staff to address the responsible 
 52 use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. 
 53 (f) Review national and international best practices in 
 54 higher education regarding artificial intelligence governance 
 55 and adoption. 
 56 (g) Recommend model policies for institutions to adopt 
 57 regarding the ethical and effective use of artificial 
 58 intelligence. 
 59 (4) STAKEHOLDER INPUT.—The study group shall solicit input 
 60 from faculty senates, student governments, accrediting bodies, 
 61 and industry representatives with expertise in artificial 
 62 intelligence and workforce development. 
 63 (5) REPORT.—By December 1, 2026, the study group shall 
 64 submit a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, 
 65 and the Speaker of the House of Representatives with findings 
 66 and recommendations, including model policies and any proposed 
 67 legislation. 
 68 (6) EXPIRATION.—This section expires December 31, 2026. 
 69 Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2026.