CAL.Regulation
California requires community colleges and CSU to set generative AI procurement standards and training
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2392 on September 30, 2026. From January 1, 2027, the California Community Colleges chancellor's office and the California State University must convene an intersegmental working group, with the University of California requested to join, to recommend generative AI procurement standards and training by January 1, 2028. They must deliver and annually review the training, keep completion records, and report each systemwide GenAI contract to the Legislature.
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Key points
- AB 2392 adds Article 14, commencing with Education Code section 66098, effective January 1, 2027.California Legislative Information
- The CCC chancellor's office and CSU must jointly convene a working group on GenAI procurement standards and training; UC is requested to participate.California Legislative Information
- The working group's recommendations are due on or before January 1, 2028.California Legislative Information
- The segments must provide the training to students, faculty or staff, review it at least once per academic year and keep completion records.California Legislative Information
- Within 60 days of executing a systemwide GenAI contract, and until standards are adopted, they must report the evaluation and selection process to the Legislature.California Legislative Information
- Newsom signed AB 2392, by Assemblymember Mike Fong, on September 30, 2026, as part of a package of AI bills.Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
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