Allocates $500,000 for a statewide AI research hub, enhancing expertise on responsible AI use in schools. Supports virtual education, best practices, and policy recommendations. Fosters innovation in instructional technology and virtual learning models for Michigan's education system.
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This is a binding legislative appropriations bill from the Michigan state legislature that allocates specific funding amounts and establishes mandatory requirements for the Michigan Virtual University using legally binding language.
The document has minimal coverage of AI risk domains, with only brief mention of responsible AI use in schools (subsection 5). The primary focus is on virtual learning infrastructure and governance rather than AI-specific risks. Coverage is limited to a single subdomain (6.5 Governance Failure) with minimal detail.
This document primarily governs the Educational Services sector, with specific focus on K-12 virtual and blended learning. It also has minimal coverage of Scientific Research and Development Services through the establishment of the AI research hub.
The document primarily addresses the Plan and Design stage through research and policy formulation for AI use in schools, and the Operate and Monitor stage through ongoing evaluation and best practices dissemination. The focus is on establishing governance infrastructure for responsible AI use in education rather than technical AI development.
The document mentions artificial intelligence only once in the context of responsible utilization in schools. It does not define or distinguish between AI models, AI systems, or any specific types of AI. The primary focus is on virtual learning infrastructure rather than AI technical specifications.
Michigan Legislature
This is a Michigan House Bill, indicating it was proposed by the Michigan state legislature through its appropriations process.
Michigan Legislature; House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on School Aid; State Budget Director; House and Senate Fiscal Agencies; Michigan Department of Education
Enforcement is conducted through legislative oversight mechanisms, with the appropriations subcommittees, budget director, and fiscal agencies receiving mandatory reports and monitoring compliance with funding requirements.
House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on School Aid; State Budget Director; House and Senate Fiscal Agencies; Michigan Department of Education; Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
Multiple state entities monitor implementation through mandatory reporting requirements. The Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute also monitors virtual course providers and cyber schools.
Michigan Virtual University; Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute; Michigan Virtual School; districts; intermediate districts; public school academies; cyber schools; virtual course providers
The bill primarily targets the Michigan Virtual University and its constituent entities (Research Institute and Virtual School), along with K-12 educational institutions including districts, intermediate districts, and public school academies that use virtual learning services.