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District finds students unsure when AI is allowed; no AI policy yet
What happened
A survey of staff and students (grades 6 to 12) found that AI is already in wide use, rules vary by teacher, and students are unsure when AI is allowed. The district rated its AI policy readiness "Emerging to Developing," and its data privacy readiness "Emerging." No AI policy has been adopted in the documents read.
Why it matters to families
Students and teachers are using AI without common rules, and staff are unsure how to keep student data safe. A district handout says the Colorado AI Act starts enforcement June 30, 2026, which adds pressure to set clear rules.
The evidence
The February 10 work session slides use the CoSN AI Maturity Framework and report: staff use AI for planning and feedback, students use it to study, students are unsure when AI is allowed, and staff want clearer guidance and are uncertain about safe data use. A one-page handout on Colorado SB24-205 is in the same packet. The 2026-27 superintendent goals include exploring AI in education. No policy on AI appears in the agendas through November 10, 2026.
The source
AI Tools in Use: District Readiness Overview (February 10, 2026 packet)See the full record for Garfield County School District 16 (Grand Valley).
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