Guidance for the Safe and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in…
California Department of Education — Guidance for the Safe and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in California Public Schools
California Department of Education · Guidance for the Safe and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in California Public Schools
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- January 1, 2026
- Applies to
- California Department of Education
California's education department issued voluntary guidance for K-12 districts covering human-centered AI, AI literacy, equitable access, academic integrity, data privacy (FERPA/COPPA/CCPA/SOPIPA), and procurement.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | California Department of Education |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Guidance for the Safe and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in California Public Schools |
| Topics | education AI · children's online safety · consumer data privacy · automated decision-making · government use of AI |
| Agency page | Artificial Intelligence - Professional Learning (CA Dept of Education) |
Related education AI rules elsewhere
- Blanchester OH schools AI policy EDEC (Jun. 29, 2026) · In effect
- Portland Public Schools genAI pause (Jun. 23, 2026) · In effect
- CA AB 2148 no-AI school employees (2026) · Enacted (not yet in effect)
- FCPS formal generative AI restrictions — elementary ban, secondary authorization required · In effect
- NYC DOE Generative AI Moratorium (K-8, 2026-27) · In effect
- SF5231 · Expired
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