SB 864

Requires the State Board of Education (SBE) to adopt age-appropriate standards for instruction on artificial intelligence (AI) literacy for grades kindergarten through 12, including the five topics described, in GS 115C-81.90. Tasks SBE with reviewing and updating these standards every two years to keep up with advancements in AI. Starting in the 2028-29 school year, requires SBE to revise the standard course of study for computer science for grades kindergarten through 12 to include artificial intelligence literacy in accordance with GS 115C-81.90(a1), as enacted by the act, above. Tasks SBE, in consultation with the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to update the lists of approved courses to reflect course alignment with the revised computer science standards, beginning with the 2028-29 school year. Requires DPI to report to the specified NCGA committee on the three specified matters relating to the adoption of revised computer science standards by December 15, 2028.