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Public commenter urges Polk schools to act on AI policy, says district lags peers
Polk County School Board · April 29, 2026
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Summary
A technology-sector parent told the board Polk County Schools is behind comparable districts on artificial intelligence policy and urged swift action to protect students and staff while adopting AI tools responsibly.
John Shear, a local technology executive and parent, used the public comment period at the April 28 Polk County School Board meeting to urge the district to adopt policies on artificial intelligence (AI) in schools.
Shear said Polk County — which he described as the state’s eighth‑largest district — has not yet implemented districtwide…
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