Durham NC Public Schools
Durham NC Public Schools — Generative AI Acceptable Use Guidelines
Durham, NC · Durham NC Public Schools — Generative AI Acceptable Use Guidelines (2025-09-25)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- September 25, 2025
- Applies to
- Teachers, administrators, students, and contractors of the district
- Enforced by
- Durham NC Public Schools / Superintendent
DPS Board-reviewed guidelines authorize district-vetted enterprise AI tools, require teacher disclosure of AI use in instruction, bar non-consensual deepfakes, prohibit AI-only grading or discipline, and require parental consent for student AI accounts under 13. Anchored in Policy 3225/4312/7320 (Technology Responsible Use).
Who is protected: Students, families, and staff in the district
Legal detail
DPS Board-reviewed guidelines authorize district-vetted enterprise AI tools, require teacher disclosure of AI use in instruction, bar non-consensual deepfakes, prohibit AI-only grading or discipline, and require parental consent for student AI accounts under 13. Anchored in Policy 3225/4312/7320 (Technology Responsible Use). District-level policy hosted on BoardDocs / district board portal; binds school employees, students, and contractors.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Durham, NC |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | September 25, 2025 |
| Citation | Durham NC Public Schools — Generative AI Acceptable Use Guidelines (2025-09-25) |
| 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 · consumer data privacy · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Agency page | Durham NC Public Schools — Generative AI Acceptable Use Guidelines — district source |
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- Durham PD FR Restriction · In effect
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