Henrico County VA Schools AI Policy 5-6.6
Henrico County VA Public Schools — Policy 5-6.6 Artificial Intelligence Systems (May 12, 2026)
Henrico, VA · Henrico County VA Public Schools Policy 5-6.6 Artificial Intelligence Systems, adopted May 12, 2026
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- May 12, 2026
- Applies to
- Teachers, administrators, students, and contractors of Henrico County VA Public Schools
- Enforced by
- Henrico County VA Public Schools Board of Education / Superintendent / AI Task Force
Henrico County Public Schools Board adopted Policy 5-6.6 Artificial Intelligence Systems on May 12, 2026, establishing an AI Task Force (created by board resolution in 2025) to oversee implementation, monitor AI developments, and recommend policy updates. The policy authorizes district-vetted enterprise AI tools, requires human review of AI-generated student-facing content, bars non-consensual deepfakes, and prohibits AI as the sole basis for grading or discipline. Henrico County is a Northern Virginia suburban district serving approximately 51,000 students.
Who is protected: Students, families, and staff in Henrico County VA Public Schools
Legal detail
HCPS Policy 5-6.6 Artificial Intelligence Systems adopted May 12, 2026 by Henrico County School Board. Key provisions: AI Task Force (standing body for policy oversight and updates); authorized AI tools require district IT vetting; human review required for AI-generated student-facing content; non-consensual deepfakes barred; AI prohibited as sole basis for grading or discipline. Policy anchored in School Board Policy 6-02.008 (Acceptable Computer System Use) framework. District: ~51,000 students, Central Virginia suburban district.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Henrico, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | May 12, 2026 |
| Citation | Henrico County VA Public Schools Policy 5-6.6 Artificial Intelligence Systems, adopted May 12, 2026 |
| 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 | Henrico County VA Public Schools BoardDocs — Policy 5-6.6 Artificial Intelligence Systems |
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
See something wrong or out of date? Submit a correction. Every entry must carry a verifiable source.