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Jefferson SD 14J board adopts AI policy directing IT approval and teacher-led rollout
Summary
After a presentation from district technology staff, the Jefferson School District 14J board approved Policy IKJ on artificial intelligence, directing the IT office to approve classroom AI tools, requiring parent notification and prioritizing AI literacy and professional development for teachers.
Kyle, a district technology presenter, told the Jefferson School District 14J board that artificial intelligence is "quickly becoming a part of how we learn, work, and communicate" and urged the district to adopt a policy that lets staff prepare for responsible classroom use while protecting student data.
The board heard a detailed review of proposed changes to Policy IKJ, including a provision that "only applications approved by the district's IT department will be allowed to be used as part of the class," language to require parent notification when AI is used in instruction, and recommendations to build AI literacy for students and professional development for…
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