Fresno Unified School District — AI Guidance
Fresno, CA · Fresno USD AI Guidance (2025-09-09)
Fresno Unified School District publishes official AI guidance on the district's IT/AI department page: district-vetted GenAI tools authorized, PII entry into non-approved AI barred, teacher disclosure when AI is used in instruction required, AI prohibited as the sole basis for grading or discipline.
Technical detail
District-level Generative AI Acceptable Use Guidelines anchored in Board Policy 6163.4 (Student Use of Technology). Hosted on the district's IT/AI policy portal at fresnounified.org/departments/it/ai. Binds students, staff, and contractors using district devices.
Who is protected: Students, families, and staff in Fresno Unified School District
Who must comply: Teachers, administrators, students, and contractors of Fresno USD
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Fresno, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2025-09-09 |
| Enacted | 2025-09-09 |
| Citation | Fresno USD AI Guidance (2025-09-09) |
| Enforced by | Fresno Unified School District / Superintendent |
| 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 |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Fresno Unified School District — AI Guidance (official district page) ↗ |
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