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Altoona Area School District adopts final readings of anti‑discrimination and AI policies
Summary
The board approved final readings of six policies, including anti‑discrimination policies for students and staff and Policy 815.2 governing the use of generative artificial intelligence in education.
The Altoona Area School District board approved final readings of multiple policies on voice vote, including anti‑discrimination provisions for students and staff and a district policy on the use of generative artificial intelligence.
The policies taken on final reading were Policy 103 (discrimination/harassment affecting students), Policy 104 (discrimination/harassment affecting staff), Policy 234 (pregnant/parenting students), Policy 317 (professional conduct and discipline procedures), Policy 3320 (freedom of speech by employees), and Policy 815.2 (use of generative artificial intelligence in education). A board member asked whether the discrimination policies apply to all students, including those with special needs; administration confirmed they apply universally and "would not differentiate between students of any special need, race, gender, etc.".
The board approved the final readings by voice vote; the transcript records "Aye" and "Motion carries." The administration and solicitor later noted the district will engage in training and provides guidance to help administrators and teachers understand AI policy implementation and federal guidance.
The policies are effective following board approval; administration will follow up on implementation and any required training for staff.
