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Board conducts first reading of generative‑AI policy, adds plagiarism prohibition

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The board held a first reading of Policy 815.1 on generative artificial intelligence, directing administrators to add an explicit prohibition treating undisclosed AI‑generated student work as plagiarism and to post the draft for public comment before a second reading in August.

The Southern York County School District Board of Education held a first reading Wednesday of Policy 815.1, which outlines district guidance for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by staff and students.

The draft policy frames district AI use around educational benefit and risk reduction. During discussion the board and solicitor asked for stronger, explicit language that undisclosed use of generative AI that a person represents as their own original work be treated as plagiarism under existing student academic‑integrity policies.

Dr. Reppert, the superintendent,…

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