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BOSTON, MA 鈥� Student leaders from across the country spent Saturday, July 18, 2026, collaborating, debating, and building the framework for what will become the first student-led National AI Policy for K-12 public schools during the opening day of the America鈥檚 Youth AI Festival.

Hosted by Day of AI, MIT RAISE, AASA, 萝卜AV视频, and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute (EMKI) for the U.S. Senate, the Student Senate brings together representatives from all 50 states to develop recommendations that will be shared with AASA's network of more than 10,000 education leaders nationwide.

The day began in the Edward M. Kennedy Institute's Senate Chamber, where Student Senators were officially sworn in before beginning the legislative process. Guided by EMKI staff, participants learned parliamentary procedures and began working through the collaborative process that will culminate in a final vote on Sunday.

Throughout the day, Student Senators debated proposed policy provisions, worked in committee to refine amendments, and collaborated with peers from across the country to shape a shared vision for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in schools. The work reflected weeks of preparation, with participants arriving in Boston after researching AI policy issues and submitting proposed legislative language in advance of the festival.

"I came into the day expecting the conversations to be pretty one-sided, but I was pleasantly surprised. There was a lot more middle ground than I expected,鈥� said Hunter Wurzel, a Student Senator from Ohio. 鈥淏eing in the Senate chamber and hearing everyone's perspectives, instead of just our small group's, made the discussions really constructive."

While students undertook their legislative work, school system leaders participated in a series of professional learning experiences focused on the future of AI in education.

Jeffrey Riley, Executive Director of Day of AI and former Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, led a discussion on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its implications for teaching and learning.

鈥淕iving districts the flexibility to develop policies that reflect their students, cultures, and educational visions will lead to more thoughtful and effective implementation.鈥� - Wehiwaalani Gapero, Hawaii Student Senator

The day concluded with participants attending Me, Myself and AI Live at the MIT Museum, bringing together students and educators for a shared exploration of artificial intelligence through conversation and storytelling.

"It has been so impressive to listen to these remarkable student senators today as they discuss the implications of AI usage and digital literacy on their education futures, while using the civic engagement framework developed by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute," said Sarah Yezzi, EMKI Chief Education Officer. "The participants have brought a lot of thinking and preparation to the discussion this weekend, and we're really looking forward to seeing the results of their comprehensive work in the final AI policy that will be voted on tomorrow."

Student Senators will reconvene Sunday to continue debate on the proposed legislation before voting on the completed National AI Policy for K-12 public schools. The final policy will be shared with AASA's network of more than 10,000 education leaders nationwide, providing school systems with student-informed perspectives on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in education.