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McGuffey board advances first reading of generative-AI policy amid strong public opposition

McGuffey School District Committee · March 20, 2026
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Summary

The board presented a first-reading policy to govern generative AI in classrooms and approved forming a multi-stakeholder collaborative to vet tools. Dozens of parents and students urged the board to ban classroom AI and to preserve librarians and physical libraries.

At a first reading on March 13, the McGuffey School District’s policy committee presented a draft policy (815.1) that would govern use of generative artificial intelligence in district instruction and operations and create a standing collaborative to vet and approve district tools.

Policy chair Mrs. Jackson said the policy is aimed at integrating generative AI as a supported instructional tool — not as a replacement for teachers — and requires district…

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