Florida K-12 AI Education Task Force today announced its selection as a 2026 EDSAFE AI Alliance Florida Policy Lab Selectee. This recognition positions the state as a leader in responsibly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into education, providing a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI policy for schools nationwide.
The EDSAFE AI Alliance Policy Labs are a pioneering, voluntary community of practice dedicated to navigating the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of AI in education. The network brings together states and school districts to develop and implement clear, effective, and responsible AI policies and guidance aligned with the SAFE Framework.
The Florida K-12 Education AI Task Force (Task Force) is led by the CS Everyone Center for Computer Science Education (CS Everyone) at the University of Florida. It is composed of a wide range of stakeholders across Florida including school districts, technology companies, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations.
“We are honored that Florida was selected to participate in the EdSafe AI Alliance Policy Labs,” said Maya Israel, director, CS Everyone. “This opportunity will strengthen the Florida K-12 AI Education Task Force efforts to support schools and districts in developing and implementing AI in ways that are safe and in the best interests of students and their teachers.”
As a Policy Lab selectee, Task Force will collaborate with a national network of peers to share insights, best practices, and challenges related to developing effective AI frameworks tailored to educational settings. The work of these labs will directly impact millions of students, thousands of educators, and leaders nationwide.
This initiative is part of the EDSAFE AI Alliance’s broader effort, supported by Google.org, to expand its reach and triple its impact over the next three years. The funding will help the network grow to 44 school districts and 20 states.
