Before adopting any AI tool or system, the District will conduct a comprehensive risk assessment — evaluating data sources (including use of student Personally Identifiable Information), decision-making impacts on students, potential bias or disparate impact, and vendor compliance with privacy, security, and data retention laws — and ensure all contracts include clear legal, ethical, and technical safeguards aligned with FERPA, IDEA, COPPA, PPRA, Florida statutes, and District policies. AI systems must be reviewed to ensure they are nondiscriminatory, fully accessible, and do not compromise the rights or individualized support of students, particularly those protected under Federal and State civil rights laws.
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Before adopting any AI tool or system, the District will conduct a comprehensive risk assessment — evaluating data sources (including the use of student Personally Identifiable Information), decision-making impacts on students, potential bias or disparate impact, and vendor compliance with privacy, security, and data retention laws. Given the rapid pace of technological advancement in AI, these assessments will be continuously updated to reflect the evolving landscape and emerging risks associated with new developments. The District will ensure all contracts include clear legal, ethical, and technical safeguards aligned with FERPA, IDEA, COPPA, PPRA, Florida statutes, and District policies. AI systems must be reviewed to ensure they are nondiscriminatory, fully accessible, and do not compromise the rights or individualized support of students, particularly those protected under Federal and State civil rights laws. This commitment will adapt as AI technology continues to change, ensuring ongoing protection and responsible use.
E. AI Tool Selection
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The District approves the use of Closed AI tools only, that have been carefully reviewed, evaluated and approved by (x) Educational Technology [e.g., IT Director, Curriculum Director, or a AI Committee] for students and staff use.
F. Transparency
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The District is committed to transparency and accountability in AI use by informing teachers, students, and parents when AI influences decisions, clearly explaining how it works and what data it uses, assigning oversight to (X) Educational Technology , and conducting regular audits to evaluate accuracy, fairness, and impact on equity and student rights. The District will maintain a public AI Tool Inventory that lists every approved AI tool and includes a summary of its data-handling and privacy features. [X] The AI Tool Inventory will be posted on the District website. [END OPTION]