Illinois Bans AI Use In Teacher Evaluations Under New Law
The measure, led by State Senator Christopher Belt, bars school administrators from using AI to write teacher evaluations while allowing limited administrative use with disclosure.
Matt Marshall, Sen. Belt Communications
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt spearheaded a new law that will ban the use of AI tools in teacher evaluations.“I believe that our teachers should be judged based on actual observations and professional judgement, not by AI software,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Our educators deserve a transparent and fair evaluation process that demonstrates their actual work in the classroom and protects their privacy.”Senate Bill 2909 will prevent school administrators f...
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