# State CIOs Prioritize IT Modernization

At the National Association of State Chief Information Officers conference, state CIOs discussed how AI is affecting IT modernization, alongside cybersecurity, workforce development, and an upcoming Department of Justice digital accessibility deadline. The article identifies no solicitation, award, contract value, or procurement contact, so it signals areas of state technology focus rather than a specific bid opportunity. It also describes the Ban Flock Act as proposed legislation, not an enacted restriction.

- State IT contractors can use these priorities to shape offerings around modernization, cybersecurity, AI, workforce needs, and digital accessibility.
- The DOJ accessibility deadline may affect state digital services, but the signal provides no date or specific compliance details; it does not support a timeline-based recommendation.
- Companies should treat the Ban Flock Act as a legislative proposal, not a current procurement or compliance requirement.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- State governments and chief information officers (State CIOs)

### Sources
- [The ever-changing role of State CIOs: a reporter's eye view | StateScoop](https://statescoop.com/radio/what-it-means-to-be-a-state-cio) - StateScoop