Overview

With the velocity of developments in Artificial Intelligence, public agencies are working to both identify new and exciting opportunities while at the same time protecting their students, workforce and constituencies from unforeseen issues, liability and risk.

Federal and California state agencies are increasingly developing and publishing Artificial Intelligence resources and guidance to assist public agencies including school districts, community college districts, post-secondary educational institutions, cities, counties, other municipalities, and the public in general.

Among these legal resources and guidance are those intended to assist in addressing workforce, student, and community concerns. In our continued effort to equip public agencies with useful insights, the following are links to several resource and guidance documents and webpages available from the federal and state governments regarding Artificial Intelligence. We will continue to provide Artificial Intelligence updates and partner with our clients as they navigate these exciting opportunities and potential challenges.

We encourage you to check back regularly as we will frequently update this site.

Quick Links

Lozano Smith Resources State Resources Federal Resources

Lozano Smith Resources

• AI Primer: "Foundations of AI" - Volume 1
• AI Primer: "Risks of AI" - Volume 2
• Podcast: Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies and School Districts: Part 1
• Podcast: The Use of AI in Special Education: Part 2
• Podcast: Facilities, Business, and AI: Part 3
• Podcast: Understanding Risks and Benefits of AI in the Hands of Students: Part 4
• What Every Great Negotiator and District Administrator Needs to Know About AI – Lozano Smith Keynote Presentation at the 2024 ACSA Negotiators’ Symposium
• Balancing Act: AI's Legal Landscape and Practical Impacts in Education (March 11, 2024)

California State Resources

California Governor's Office

• California Governor Executive Order regarding Artificial Intelligence (September 6, 2023)
• Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Prepare California for the Progress of Artificial Intelligence (September 6, 2023)
• Newsom Administration Releases GenAI Report (November 21, 2023)
• Newsom Administration Releases GenAI Report (November 21, 2023) - Press Release
• State of California GenAI Guidelines for Public Sector Procurement, Uses and Training (March 2024)

California Bar Association

• California State Bar’s Practical Guidance on Generative AI
• California Bar Association, Formal Opinion 512 AI Ethical Obligations
• California Bar Association, Recommendations from Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct on Regulation of Use of Generative AI Licensees (Attorneys) (November 16, 2023)

California Department of Education

• Learning With AI, Learning About AI

Los Angeles County Board of Education

• Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools and Los Angeles County Board of Education Joint Board Resolution No. 22

Other Resources

• Review of Guidance from Seven States on AI in Education

Federal Resources

Office of the President

• Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
• FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

Federal Department of Education

• Federal Department of Education-Artificial Intelligence Website
• Federal Department of Education Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of Teaching and Learning Insights and Recommendations Report (May 2023)

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

• The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Use of Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence to Assess Job Applicants and Employees

Other Resources

• The Urgent Need for Child-Centered Artificial Intelligence Policies - Report
• The Urgent Need for Child-Centered Artificial Intelligence Policies - Executive Summary

Disclaimer: Apart from Lozano Smith Client News Briefs, these sources are not authored or approved as to content by Lozano Smith. These sources and links are subject to frequent updates as these issues are rapidly evolving. These materials and all discussions of these materials are for instructional purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. If you need legal advice, you should contact your local counsel or an attorney at Lozano Smith.