Industry guide
AI compliance for educational institutions
Schools and universities using AI in admissions, assessment, or operations face emerging AI obligations alongside long-standing student-data duties.
Your regulatory exposure
Companies in Education using common AI tools could face up to 14 regulations across 9 states.
- Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205)
Requires developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems to use reasonable care to protect consumers from algorithmic discrimination in conse...
HighUpcoming - NYC Local Law 144 (Automated Employment Decision Tools)
Requires employers using automated employment decision tools in NYC to conduct annual independent bias audits and notify candidates of AI use.
HighIn effect - Illinois Human Rights Act - AI Amendment (HB 3773)
Amends Illinois Human Rights Act to prohibit employer use of AI that results in discrimination against protected classes in employment decisions.
HighIn effect - California AI Transparency Act (SB 942)
Requires providers of AI systems with 1M+ monthly users to implement content provenance disclosures and AI detection tools for generated content.
MediumUpcoming - Connecticut SB 1103 - Automated Employment Decision Tools
Requires employers using automated decision tools in employment to conduct impact assessments, provide notices, and allow candidates to reques...
MediumIn effect
Key obligations
Risk factors
- Student data carries strict privacy obligations
- Admissions decisions are consequential under most laws
- Use cases involving minors increase compliance sensitivity
Upcoming deadlines
- May 19, 2026 · TAKE IT DOWN Act (S. 146)
- June 30, 2026 · Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205)
- August 2, 2026 · California AI Transparency Act (SB 942)
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