Redlined Draft New Board Policy IFBI Artificial Intelligence

                                                                            Board Policy Manual
                                                                    DeKalb County School District

Board Policy IFBI: Artificial Intelligence                                         Status: DRAFT -
                                                                                   1st Reading

Original Adopted Date: Pending | Last Reviewed Date: 05/11/2026



Purpose

This policy establishes the Board's expectations and governance framework for the responsible,
ethical, secure, and instructionally appropriate use of Artificial Intelligence technologies in DCSD. It
outlines the scope, usage guidelines, and safeguards to ensure responsible AI integration in all areas
of education, administration, and operations, while protecting privacy, ensuring ethical use, and
supporting equitable learning environments.

Definitions

    1. Artificial Intelligence (AI): A branch of computer science focused on creating systems
       capable of performing tasks typically requiring human intelligence, including decision-
       making, pattern recognition, and language understanding.
    2. Reactive AI: Performs simple, rule-based tasks with no memory or learning (e.g., automated
       reminders).
    3. Predictive AI: Uses historical data to identify patterns and generate forecasts or insights to
       support human decision-making (e.g., analyzing attendance patterns to identify trends).
    4. Generative AI: Creates new content — such as text, images, or code-based on patterns in
       data (e.g., automated essay feedback or curriculum planning suggestions).
    5. Compliant AI Systems: AI tools or systems reviewed and approved through DCSD's
       technology, instructional, privacy, accessibility, procurement, and legal compliance
       processes.


Scope
This policy applies to all DCSD students, teachers, staff, administrators, and third parties who
develop, interact with, or implement AI technologies within the district's educational, operational,
and administrative systems. The policy covers all AI applications, including Generative AI platforms
(tutoring systems and conversational agents), Reactive AI (automation software), and Predictive AI
(data analytics).

Guiding Principles

    1. Privacy, Security, and Data Protection: AI should be implemented with strong protections
       for student and staff data, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and building trust in our
       digital learning environment. This protection includes, when required by law, obtaining
       parental consent for data collected related to a minor.
    2. Ethics and Responsibility: AI should be utilized as a tool that enhances learning and work
       while upholding ethical standards, promoting honesty, and fostering trust within our
       educational community.
    3. Equity, Access, and Inclusivity: AI should remove barriers to learning and provide
       opportunities for students regardless of background, ensuring that technology serves to
       close rather than widen achievement gaps.
   4. Human-Centered and Pedagogical Design: Technology should be designed and
      implemented with students and teachers at its center, supporting pedagogical best practices
      and maintaining the human elements that are critical to effective education. AI will support,
      not replace, professional judgment, educator expertise, student learning, or administrative
      decision-making.
   5. Transparency, Trust, and periodic review and continuous improvement: Build trust through
      open communication about AI's role, capabilities, and limitations, while preparing for the
      evolving landscape of educational technology.

Data Protection and Privacy

   1. No student, employee, or third party will enter confidential student or employee
      information, personally identifiable information, protected education records, health
      information, or other sensitive district data into AI systems except as authorized through
      district-approved systems and agreements.


Superintendent Authority
The Superintendent or designee will develop administrative regulations to implement this policy,
ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation of district technology use and internet safety measures,
and provide regular training for staff and students on responsible technology use and emerging
risks. The Superintendent or designee will periodically, or annually, review AI regulations, approved
tools, training, and implementation practices and update them as needed to reflect changes in law,
technology, cybersecurity risk, and educational best practices.

LEGAL REF.:

20 U.S.C. 9134, The Children's Internet Protection Act
47 U.S.C. 254, Communications Act of 1934 (The Children's Internet Protection Act) Children’s
Online Privacy Protection Act
20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 29 U.S.C. 794, Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, (Section 504)
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99)



CROSS REF: EJA Acceptable Use of Technology Resources; EJA-R Acceptable Use of Technology
Resources Regulation; GBEB-R1 Staff Conduct Regulation; IJNDB-R 1 Use of Technology
Resources in Instruction (Safety and use of Electronic Information Services; Student Code of
Conduct; TUSD AI Guidelines