MONROE, La. – During Wednesday’s October Board meeting on the campus of the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM), the Board of Regents adopted a policy for the responsible, ethical, and secure use of artificial intelligence (AI).
This policy seeks both to prohibit the misuse of AI that undermines data system security and integrity and to encourage appropriate standards for AI use for education and research in public postsecondary education in Louisiana.
The Board also adopted a resolution urging Louisiana’s public postsecondary systems to create similar policies for their systems and member institutions, setting clear standards governing AI use across Louisiana’s public colleges and universities.
“As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in our everyday lives, it is imperative that we develop comprehensive and sound AI policies addressing both cybersecurity responsibility and knowledge development,” said Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed. “We look forward to engaging with our systems and institutions to ensure that they provide solid guidance that allows students to understand the power and utility of AI in the workforce and everyday life, but also the responsibilities necessary for ethical and safe use of this fast-evolving tool.”
During the meeting, Board members also approved the FY 2026–2027 budget request for public postsecondary education. Regents will transmit the approved higher education budget request to the Division of Administration by November 1, 2025, as required by state law.
The Board further approved the FY 2026–2027 Capital Outlay budget recommendation, which includes 68 continuing projects and 11 new project requests. This information will be submitted to the Division of Administration for consideration.
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