Orange County Grand Jury • 2023-2024 • Agency Response
Response to: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Schools (K-12), It’s Not Elementary

Use of Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Public Schools (k-12), It's Not Elementary.*

Published: July 22, 2024 3 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

F1
The respondent Orange County's K-12 public agrees with the schools have implemented policies and/or guidelines finding. around the use of different Al platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit Al's use; others allow it; and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all.
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R1
has not yet been should implement policies and Educational and Technology Services implemented. guidelines regarding the Departments will collaborate with the appropriate use of AI. These may Superintendent to implement responsible be provided at the district level or use of AI tools by students and teachers and within individual schools through update the district Acceptable Use Policy. the adoption of an Acceptable Use Policy, Code of Ethics, or other written directives addressing the use of Al. Recommendation During the 2024-2025 school year, the
F2
Superintendents provide The respondent varying levels of support in agrees with the implementing Al policies finding. and/or guidelines in their respective school districts.
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R2
Superintendents should ensure Educational and Technology Services has not yet been that their schools have policies Departments will collaborate with the implemented. that cover, at a minimum: the Superintendent to implement responsible scope, guiding principles, and use of AI tools by students and teachers. training regarding the responsible use of AI tools by students and teachers; any prohibited uses or special considerations regarding Al tools; and related security, Superintendent of Schools: Jim Coombs Board of Trustees: Anastasia M. Shackelford, Anthony A. Zegarra, Christine J. Berg, Karen L. Shaw, Regina Woods Web: www. ljsd.org Fax: 562.947.7874 Phone: 562 .943.0211 11019 Valley Home Avenue, Whittier, CA 90603-3098 Lowell Joint School District A Tradition of Excellence Since 1906 "Home of Scholars and Champions" privacy, and safety considerations.
F3
The respondent There are many resources to agrees with the guide educators in using Al. Several are available at the finding. local level through the Orange Superintendent of Schools: Jim Coombs Board of Trustees: Anastasia M. Shackelford, Anthony A. Zegarra, Christine J. Berg, Karen L. Shaw, Regina Woods Phone: 562 .943.0211 Fax: 562.947.7874 Web: www. lisd.org 11019 Valley Home Avenue, Whittier, CA 90603-3098 Lowell Joint School District A Tradition of Excellence Since 1906 "Home of Scholars and Champions" County Department of Education, Orange County Board of Education, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County, and Orange Unified School District Technology Department, to name a few. However, utilization and even awareness of the availability of such resources is highly variable across school districts. Please see below for the responses to each required Recommendation as requested in the Orange County Grand Jury report. Response And Explanation (if Implementation
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R3
K-12 students should be trained Recommendation on the appropriate use of Al. has not yet been During the 2024-25 school year, lessons will implemented. be provided to students on acceptable and appropriate use of AI in the classroom.

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