Chicago Public Schools AI Guidebook — Guidance for Generative AI Use
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools AI Guidebook — Guidance for Generative AI Use (2024-08-01)
Quarterly-updated CPS guidance permits district-approved tools with teacher permission; bars PII/PHI/confidential data entry. Warns against AI-detection software due to false-positive risk for English learners.
Technical detail
Quarterly-updated CPS guidance permits district-approved tools with teacher permission; bars PII/PHI/confidential data entry. Warns against AI-detection software due to false-positive risk for English learners. District-level policy; binds school employees, students, and contractors.
Who is protected: Students, families, and staff in the district
Who must comply: Teachers, administrators, students, and contractors of the district
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Chicago, IL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-08-01 |
| Enacted | 2024-08-01 |
| Citation | Chicago Public Schools AI Guidebook — Guidance for Generative AI Use (2024-08-01) |
| Enforced by | Chicago school administration / school board |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Disciplinary policy per district codes; not statutory |
| Topics | education AI · automated decision-making · children's online safety |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Chicago Public Schools AI Guidebook — Guidance for Generative AI Use — district source ↗ |
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