School districts across the state are implementing a sweeping new policy that will prohibit students in pre‑K through 8th grade from using artificial intelligence tools for an entire academic year. The ban comes amid growing concerns about academic integrity, privacy, and the developmental appropriateness of AI in early education. In contrast, high school students will still be able to access AI, but only under strict guidelines and with limited functionality designed to support learning rather than replace it. The move is expected to spark debate among educators, parents, and tech advocates about the role of AI in classrooms and the best ways to balance innovation with oversight.
Students pre-K through 8th grade will face a one-year blanket ban while high school students will have limited AI use available.
