Hendry County board approves advertising of draft AI policy to guide use in classrooms
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Summary
The board voted to advertise a new district policy that would set standards and expectations for use of artificial intelligence in classrooms and administration; staff framed it as an interim guide ahead of anticipated state and federal action.
The Hendry County School Board voted Tuesday to advertise a draft artificial‑intelligence policy after district staff described the document as an interim framework for responsible use while state and federal rules continue to evolve.
Superintendent (Speaker 2) told the board that AI tools are "making learning better and they're making preparing to teach better" but cautioned the district must adopt guardrails. "We are beginning to lay the groundwork for policies of the expectations to and not to with regard to AI," he said, and moved to advertise the policy so the board and public could review it.
Board members noted pending state legislation and a federal executive order and described the draft policy as a prudent interim step. A motion to advertise the AI policy (action 5b) was moved and seconded, and the board approved the motion by voice vote.
What happens next: advertising the policy opens a public comment period and gives the board and staff the opportunity to refine language before a final adoption vote, likely after the district reviews any new state or federal guidance.
Ending: district leaders said they will monitor changes in state and federal policy and return with a final recommendation for board action when appropriate.