Score: +83 (91/94/8)
Orange County Grand Jury • 2023-2024

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

Published: June 06, 2024 27 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

F1
Orange County’s K-12 public schools have implemented policies and/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit AI’s use; others allow it; and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Orange County’s K-12 schools should implement policies and guidelines regarding the appropriate use of AI. These may be provided at the district level or within individual schools through the adoption of an Acceptable Use Policy, Code of Ethics, or other written directives addressing the use of AI.
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts.
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R2
Superintendents should ensure that their schools have policies that cover, at a minimum: the scope, guiding principles, and training regarding the responsible use of AI tools by students and teachers; any prohibited uses or special considerations regarding AI tools; and related security, privacy, and safety considerations.
F3
There are many resources to guide educators in using AI. Several are available at the local level through the Orange 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.
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R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI.

Additional Recommendations 2

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