Kazakh President signs decree on introducing AI into secondary education system

The main goal of the decree is to ensure the country’s sustainable development amid the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and to create conditions for building a modern, innovative education system as a key component of human capital development.

Under the decree, the Government is required to approve a comprehensive action plan by July 1, 2026, aimed at the large-scale integration of artificial intelligence into the secondary education system for the 2026-2029 period. The plan will include the development of personalized learning mechanisms, digital infrastructure, teacher training programs, and measures to protect students’ personal data.

The decree also provides for the use of recommendations from Kai-Fu Lee, a member of the Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence. In addition, the Government must submit concrete proposals by June 1, 2026, for implementing a pilot project in secondary education, with the possibility of expanding it nationwide afterward. These initiatives are intended to reduce the gap in education quality between urban and rural schools.

By August 1, 2026, schools participating in the pilot project are expected to receive the necessary technical equipment, including stable high-speed internet access.

By September 1, 2026, official standards for the use of artificial intelligence in secondary education will be approved.

A separate action plan will also be adopted by September 1, 2026, focusing on continuous professional development for teachers and ensuring that AI technologies are used as an additional effective educational tool without replacing or undermining the professional role of educators.

The text of the law is set to be published in the press.

Earlier, Qazinform reported Kazakhstan has launched its first free AI-powered training platform to prepare for the international SAT exam.