Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 30

Signed on January 18, 2024, this establishes a framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) across Virginia’s government, education, and law enforcement sectors.  

The title of this page is also a direct link to this Executive Order, to see it in full. 

 Government Use and Safeguards

• Directs the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) to develop AI Policy and IT Standards.

• Requires ethical guidelines, approval processes, and disclaimers for AI-generated outputs.

• Mandates protection of personal data and cybersecurity protocols for AI use in state agencies. 

• The link in the order to the AI Policy Standards and the AI IT Standards both link here: https://www.vita.virginia.gov/artificial-intelligence/ 

 Education Guidelines

• Introduces AI Education Guidelines for K–12 and higher education.

• Aims to prepare students for future careers while maintaining current learning standards.

• Link in the order to the AI Education Standards: https://www.education.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/secretary-of-education/pdf/AI-Education-Guidelines.pdf 

 Law Enforcement Standards

• Calls for the development of AI usage standards specific to law enforcement personnel.

 Innovation and Budget

• Allocates $600,000 from the “Unleashing Opportunity” budget to pilot AI initiatives.

• Promotes innovation without imposing heavy-handed regulations on the private sector.

 AI Task Force

• Establishes a biannual Artificial Intelligence Task Force to oversee implementation and provide recommendations.