Greenville County Students Champion National AI Policy Framework
Two high school students from Greenville County, South Carolina, represented their state at the America's Youth AI Festival in Boston, where they helped develop and pass the national STUDENT FIRST Act of 2026. This act provides a policy framework for…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 8, 2026 —
Two high school students from Greenville County, South Carolina, have played a significant role in shaping national policy regarding artificial intelligence in education. These students represented their state at the America’s Youth AI Festival, held in Boston.
During the festival, the students contributed to the development and subsequent passage of the national STUDENT FIRST Act of 2026. This legislative initiative aims to establish a comprehensive policy framework for the ethical integration and utilization of artificial intelligence technologies within K-12 school systems throughout the United States.
The STUDENT FIRST Act of 2026 is designed to guide schools in navigating the complexities of AI, ensuring its implementation is both responsible and beneficial for students and educators. The framework addresses key aspects of AI use in educational settings, promoting ethical considerations and best practices.
In response to this student-led advocacy, Greenville County Schools is in the process of adopting policies that align with the principles outlined in the national initiative. This local adoption signifies a commitment by the school district to proactively engage with and implement ethical AI guidelines, reflecting the outcomes of the national festival and the students’ contributions.
Story summarized from the original created by Megan Fitzgerald on greenvillejournal.com, see more information here.
