Lawmakers across the U.S. moved in force to govern artificial intelligence in schools, filing more than 50 bills in 21 states during the 2025 legislative session. The Center for Democracy and Technology analysis shows proposals ranged from AI literacy and teacher professional development to outright bans on specific classroom uses and task forces to assess statewide impact. The activity marks a shift from district-level pilots to statewide policy-making and signals that K–12 practices will soon be shaped as much by statute as by ed‑tech vendors. The bills fall into five categories: AI literacy and teacher training, guidance for responsible classroom use, creation of state task forces, prohibitions on certain AI student supports (including mental‑health tools), and restrictions on AI-generated intimate imagery. Two Illinois laws already passed, including a task force and an updated cyberbullying definition to address nonconsensual AI imagery. District technology leaders and teacher unions told CDT researchers they need clearer guardrails and resources to implement policy without disrupting instruction. For college and university leaders, the shift matters because K–12 policy shapes incoming student preparedness, district procurement patterns, and state regulatory expectations for higher‑education partnerships. Institutions should expect more formal state guidance on classroom AI, rising demand for AI‑literacy supports, and renewed scrutiny of third‑party tools that integrate with K–12 products.