Denver Public Schools AI Handbook
Denver, CO · Denver Public Schools AI Handbook (2025-04-01)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- April 1, 2025
- Applies to
- Teachers, administrators, students, and contractors of the district
- Enforced by
- Denver school administration / school board
Effective April 2025, DPS authorized MagicSchool, Gemini, and NotebookLM on district devices with output monitoring and data safeguards; 1,200 teachers trained; launching a student AI advisory council.
Who is protected: Students, families, and staff in the district
Legal detail
Effective April 2025, DPS authorized MagicSchool, Gemini, and NotebookLM on district devices with output monitoring and data safeguards; 1,200 teachers trained; launching a student AI advisory council. District-level policy; binds school employees, students, and contractors.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Denver, CO |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | April 1, 2025 |
| Citation | Denver Public Schools AI Handbook (2025-04-01) |
| 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 |
| Agency page | Denver Public Schools AI Handbook — district source |
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