States, districts tighten AI rules as K-12 year begins
Education leaders cite concerns about student learning, screen time and risks from rapidly advancing AI as the new school year starts.
States and school districts across the country are tightening rules on artificial intelligence as the 2026–27 K‑12 school year begins. Education leaders say the policy changes are driven by worries about student learning, increased screen time and the risks of rapidly advancing AI technologies.