Committee updates bullying and hazing policy to address AI and amends student code of conduct

Administration recommended, and the committee approved, revisions to the district's bullying and hazing policy (H‑3.3H) to add clearer definitions and procedures for technology‑enabled incidents, including those involving artificial intelligence. A presenter said the change was motivated in part by recent events in a neighboring parish and by a desire to modernize policy language.

The presenter said the bullying policy already addressed false rumors and technology‑related issues and the update adds specific language to cover AI‑generated content. The district noted its online anonymous reporting system is available on district web pages to make it easier for families to flag concerns. "AI is a great thing and a horrible thing all on the same tree," a board member commented during discussion about the policy's reach.

Superintendent Ojiro noted the policy language draws on state statute; during the meeting staff cited a Louisiana Revised Statutes reference in describing the policy's enforcement provisions. The committee instructed staff to publicize the updated policy and adopted related changes to the student code of conduct so school handbooks reflect the new definitions and reporting procedures.

Next steps include publicizing the changes to students and families, reminding staff about the anonymous reporting tool, and integrating the policy language into student conduct materials for middle and high schools.