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BOSTON, MA 鈥� Students from all 50 states approved a first-of-its-kind set of national policy recommendations for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in K-12 education Sunday, capping a weekend of collaboration, debate, and civic engagement at the inaugural America's Youth AI Festival.

Meeting at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate (EMKI), the Student Senators spent Sunday morning finalizing amendments to the proposed legislation before convening in the Institute's Senate Chamber for final debate. More than 50 Student Senators delivered floor speeches before the legislation, known as the STUDENTS FIRST Act, was approved by an 82-16 vote.

The legislation reflected months of preparation that began before students arrived in Boston, including the submission of proposed policy provisions. Throughout the weekend, Student Senators refined those ideas through committee work, testimony, debate, and amendments before advancing the final recommendations for approval. 

The student-developed policy recommendations will be released as part of NPR's national coverage of the festival and shared with AASA's network of more than 10,000 school system leaders across the country.

鈥淭his weekend proved that our students are ready to take the lead on one of the defining issues of their generation,鈥� said Jeffrey Riley, Executive Director of Day of AI. 鈥淲hile adults have struggled to build consensus around AI in education, these students came together from every state, engaged in thoughtful debate, and developed meaningful policy recommendations with a level of seriousness and purpose that should inspire all of us.

鈥淪tudent voice is essential to getting this right. Their recommendations should inform conversations in school districts, statehouses, and Washington.鈥�

Sarah Yezzi, EMKI Chief Education Officer, said the experience demonstrated what is possible when students are entrusted with meaningful opportunities to shape conversations about the future of education.

鈥淭his bill has the power to make students' voices heard in a field that's already reforming our lives.鈥� - Kanika Agarwala, Massachusetts Student Senator

"The opportunity to work with this passionate and thoughtful group of students was a tremendous experience,鈥� said Yezzi. 鈥淭hese young people from every state came together, connected quickly, and developed a shared commitment to a process and outcome that would amplify their voices in the debate over the use of AI in schools. 

鈥淭he students worked through disagreements respectfully and in good faith and were focused on producing a set of recommendations that address an urgent need and that mark real progress in the national dialogue around AI and education. I think the Student Senators did such great, comprehensive work. I'm really excited for it to be shared with educators across the country."

Throughout the afternoon debate, Student Senators reflected on both the promise and responsibility of artificial intelligence while encouraging their peers to support the legislation.

Their remarks emphasized the importance of student voice, local decision-making, responsible implementation, and preparing schools for a future where AI will play an increasingly important role.

"We drafted this bill with the intention of ensuring a diverse range of ideas and voices were represented," said Kanika Agarwala, a Student Senator from Massachusetts. "This bill is the starting point for schools to responsibly implement the policy in ways that meet the needs of their students. Because every school district faces unique circumstances, a one-size-fits-all approach is not practical. This bill has the power to make students' voices heard in a field that's already reforming our lives.

Following the final vote, Student Senators reflected on the relationships they built and the opportunity to learn from peers representing communities across the nation.

"This weekend has given me major insight into not only the views on AI of other states, but how they live their lives," said Lucia Herrera, a Student Senator from Missouri. "I believe that's what was most rewarding about the whole experience. It was interesting how everyone came from such different backgrounds to get to the Student Senate. 

鈥淚 was a part of the Student Subcommittee and had great conversations with my fellow senators about how AI is affecting students not only academically, but also mentally. Overall, this weekend was tiring, but meeting everyone made it better."

"By bringing together students from across the country to share their ideas, the weekend has empowered us to turn discussion into action, shaping AI frameworks for education." - Heba Bada, Texas Student Senator

Texas Student Senator Heba Badat said the experience showed how students can move beyond discussion to meaningful action: "By bringing together students from across the country to share their ideas, the weekend has empowered us to turn discussion into action, shaping AI frameworks for education."

The Student Senate concluded the inaugural America's Youth AI Festival, a collaborative initiative led by Day of AI, MIT RAISE, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, and AASA, 萝卜AV视频.

The national gathering brought together student and school system leaders from all 50 states. Participants arrived aboard 42 inbound flights, along with Amtrak, buses, and personal vehicles, bringing 131 student and education leaders to Boston over a 38-hour period for a weekend dedicated to shaping the future of AI in education.

鈥淭his is only the beginning,鈥� added Riley. 鈥淥ur responsibility now is to keep creating opportunities for students to help shape the future of AI in education and ensure their voices continue to be heard.鈥�

NPR covered the event 鈥� inside the weekend that produced the nation's first student-led AI policy.