NSW Moves Against AI, Caps Take-Home Tests to Just 15 Percent of School Marks
The New South Wales (NSW) Labor government has moved to limit take-home assessment tasks to 15 percent of school-based marks in a bid to combat the impact of AI on learning.
TL;DR
- NSW government capping take-home assessment tasks to 15% of school-based marks (7.5% of total HSC).
- New policy effective from the Year 12 class of 2027.
- Acting NSW Premier Prue Car cited concerns about AI undermining learning, creativity, and hard work.
- NSW Education Standards Authority CEO Paul Martin warned AI could offer 'short-cuts' bypassing essential skill development.
- US Department of Education guidance emphasizes evaluating technology's instructional value over restricting tools.
- 77 AI-related bills introduced in 27 US states during the 2026 legislative session.