State Lawmakers Push Key Bills on AI, Education

State lawmakers are advancing significant legislation across various U.S. states as deadlines approach. In Iowa, bills on elections, firearms, and immigration enforcement are progressing, with a notable focus on regulating AI use in election materials, though some measures, like the homelessness bill, have stalled. In Oklahoma, House Bill 1491 seeks to democratize agenda-setting for the State Board of Education, and SB 388 and SB 758 continue to advance, impacting charter school extracurricular activities and virtual instruction days. New Mexico's House has approved bills to create a technology division for cybersecurity and AI projects and establish trade port districts to enhance goods transportation. These legislative efforts reflect ongoing discussions about technology, education, and governance across the nation.