Trending Topics in State Education Policy

Education Commission of the States responds to many questions from policymakers about timely education policy issues. Below you’ll find three trending topics with resources to support state leaders’ learning and policymaking on the issue.

Cell Phone Use Policies

Though implementation and restrictions vary, many states and local education agencies have adopted policies requiring limitations on students' use of cell phones during school hours.

Artificial Intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence is changing many aspects of modern life, including education. State policymakers are beginning to roll out roadmaps and guidelines for the use of GenAI in classrooms and state agencies without risking student data privacy or safety.

School Choice

States across the country have introduced or proposed many new school choice policies over the past year, including school voucher, education savings account and scholarship tax credit programs.

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