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Student-life committee: students widely use AI tools, urge clear guidelines

Downingtown Area School District Board of Directors · January 15, 2026

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Summary

A student-life committee reported frequent student use of AI tools (ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Grammarly, PhotoMap) and recommended developing guidance to address ethical risks and misuse in academic settings.

Director Wisdom reported student-life committee feedback that students regularly use AI tools to support studying, organization and writing, while also expressing concerns about overreliance and cheating.

The committee noted tools in common use include ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Grammarly and PhotoMap; students said AI can improve learning when used responsibly but emphasized the need for clear guidelines, consistent enforcement and direct instruction on ethical AI literacy. The committee plans to compile feedback and share recommendations with principals, teachers and counselors to inform district guidance and programming.

Director Wisdom said the committee will pause in January and reconvene in February to continue work on AI literacy and responsible technology use. No formal policy change was adopted at this meeting; staff will use the committee's feedback to inform future proposals for board consideration.