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School committee clears multiple policies but generative-AI draft fails after robust debate
Summary
The Wachusett committee approved a consent agenda and several first readings and policy adoptions (library/media, transportation consolidation and others) but after extended debate a proposed generative artificial intelligence policy did not pass; committee members split over specificity vs. flexibility.
WORCESTER COUNTY, Mass. — At its regular meeting the Wachusett Regional School Committee moved through a lengthy policy docket, approving several first readings and adoptions while rejecting a draft policy on generative artificial intelligence after extensive debate.
What passed: The committee approved the consent agenda (minutes and district donations) and advanced or adopted a block of policies during a “policy marathon.” Among the policies the committee passed in this session were updates to pupil-services and wellness language, a new library/media-services policy incorporating the American Library Association’s school library bill of rights, and a consolidated transportation policy that combined…
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