At a U.S. Senate hearing, education officials and witnesses called for guardrails around AI use in schools while emphasizing teacher training and oversight tied to learning outcomes. Witnesses argued AI can expand opportunity when policymakers “lead with strong guardrails” and evaluate systems by results rather than hype. The hearing addressed how rapidly evolving AI tools create uncertainty about when students should be restricted from using them and how to prepare educators to implement them responsibly. Speakers noted there is currently no single federal AI policy framework for classrooms, even as some states and districts have adopted guidance. Delaware’s AI Assurance Lab was cited as an example of an evaluation model that incorporates teacher input about safety and learning impact. Overall, witnesses framed the policy challenge as balancing innovation with the need to preserve human judgment in education.