From Suggestion to Requirement: K-12 School District AI Policy in 2025
State-level regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 education has accelerated dramatically since 2023, with a robust shift from exploratory pilots and high-level guidance to enforceable local policies and transparent oversight. As AI’s influence expands—from classroom chatbots to generative tools for lesson planning—districts nationwide are grappling with how to balance innovation, equity, and student safety amid evolving regulatory frameworks.Â