Council Rock board says law enforcement is handling illegal AI-generated images; FERPA limits what it can disclose

The Council Rock School District board told the public Thursday that a disturbing incident last spring involving illegal artificial‑intelligence generated images of students is now with law enforcement and that federal and state privacy laws restrict what the district can disclose.

Board leadership and district administration said they have worked with law enforcement since receiving “the first credible reports” and that district staff notified authorities “just minutes after receiving it.” The board also said there is “no reason to believe that this occurred on school grounds or during school hours.”

The board’s statement, read at the Aug. 21 meeting by Superintendent Dr. Senko, said federal and state laws — including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act — limit the district’s ability to discuss details publicly. “Because this situation is now in the hands of law enforcement, we are very constrained in what we are permitted to share or discuss publicly,” Senko said. The statement added that district officials have “fully cooperated with law enforcement.”

The board said it has been working with the students involved and their parents “in a compassionate and ethical manner” and that it will continue to do so. It also said board members have spent hours reviewing administration recommendations but cannot elaborate while legal proceedings and privacy rules apply.

The district asked the community to respect those limits and said the board remains “fully engaged” in the matter. No formal action was taken at the meeting on this topic; the board’s remarks were informational and followed an executive‑session discussion on a confidential student matter and real estate.

The board said it will continue to work with affected families and law enforcement and asked the public for understanding given the legal constraints on disclosure.