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Social Media Use by Employees (KSBRC)

This policy is designed to comply with Kansas law prohibiting district employees from privately or directly communicating with students through social media platforms for non-official purposes. This policy establishes professional boundaries, protects student safety and privacy, and ensures that social media use supports only public, one-way official school communications.

Student Personal Electronic Communication Devices Policy (KSBRC)

This policy is designed to comply with Kansas law prohibiting student use of or accessing personal electronic communication devices during the school day on school premises except for district virtual schools and exceptions permitted in this policy and/or by state law.

Model Policy Academic Integrity and AI Use (Derby)

This policy establishes that the board expects all students to demonstrate honesty, integrity, and responsibility in completing academic work. The use of artificial intelligence (hereafter “AI”) tools must support learning without undermining the authenticity of a student’s efforts or the validity of the educational process.

Model Policy on District Use of AI (Derby)

This policy establishes governance for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the district’s educational and operational activities, ensures transparency and accountability in its implementation, and protects the privacy and integrity of students and staff.

Deepfakes and AI Misuse Model Policy (Derby)

This policy establishes how a district can maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students and staff. The creation or distribution of synthetic or manipulated digital content, commonly referred to as “deepfakes”, that misrepresents, defames, or harasses any person is strictly prohibited.

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Guidance Sen Sub HB 2299 Student PECD and Social Media Use by Employees (KSBRC)

This document provides guidance for districts adoping policies to comply with Senate Substitute for Substitute for HOUSE BILL No. 2299: hb2299_enrolled.pdf  wherein each Board of Education must adopt policies to comply with the new Kansas law prohibiting student access to personal electronic communication devices during the school day on school premises and restricted social media use by employees. Policies must be in place by September 1, 2026. Boards must also certify compliance to the Kansas State Board of Education by that date, with a recommended effective date of the 2026–2027 school year.

Guidance for AI Policy Development (Wyoming)

This document aims to guide school districts as they develop policies on the appropriate and responsible use of AI. This guidance document will help the districts navigate the development of policies for students, staff, and school communities on the appropriate and responsible use of AI, particularly GenAI tools, in classroom instruction, school management, and systemwide operations.