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Board adopts a district policy on student and staff use of AI
What happened
On Feb. 9, 2026 the board adopted policy #8636, Artificial Intelligence. Students must do and cite their own work, and teachers must say what AI use is allowed. Staff may use AI tools only with a supervisor's approval, and no one may type student or other confidential information into AI tools.
Why it matters to families
The policy sets district rules for AI use by students and staff. It does not ban AI. It notes that AI-detection tools can be wrong or unfair to English learners, and says students who do not use AI should not be penalized.
The evidence
The Feb. 9, 2026 minutes list policy #8636 Artificial Intelligence for second reading and adoption (first reading Jan. 26). The policy text sets guidelines for students and staff and requires compliance with state student-data privacy law (Education Law 2-d).
The source
Regular meeting minutes, Feb. 9, 2026See the full record for Rome City School District.
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