Indianapolis Public Schools staff AI policy (2025)
Indianapolis Public Schools, IN — Board Unanimously Adopts Staff Generative AI Policy Limiting Use to District-Approved Tools and Restricting Student Data in AI Systems (June 26, 2025)
Indianapolis Public Schools, IN · Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners, Generative AI policy for staff (adopted June 26, 2025)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- June 26, 2025
- Applies to
- IPS teachers and staff
- Enforced by
- Indianapolis Public Schools administration
Indianapolis Public Schools adopted rules for how teachers and staff may use AI. Staff may only use district-approved AI tools, must sign responsible-use agreements, and may not load full student IEPs (special-education plans) into AI systems. The policy covers staff only, not student use, and creates an AI advisory board.
Who is protected: IPS students (student data privacy, including special-education records) and families
Legal detail
IPS board policy (adopted unanimously 2025-06-26) governing staff/teacher use of generative AI: restricts use to district-approved tools; permitted uses include generating quiz questions, practice materials, instructional content and drafting communications; prohibits loading full Individualized Education Programs into AI tools; requires responsible-use agreements; guiding principles of equity, transparency, privacy/data protection, human oversight and accountability; establishes an AI advisory board. Phase Two pilot uses Google Gemini (~$122/person/yr) with monthly PD. Does not address student AI use.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Indianapolis Public Schools, IN |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | June 26, 2025 |
| Citation | Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners, Generative AI policy for staff (adopted June 26, 2025) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Employment discipline under district policy (not specified) |
| Topics | education AI · consumer data privacy · children's online safety · government use of AI |
| News report | IPS school board approves AI policy — Chalkbeat Indiana (2025-06-27) |
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
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