Iowa City Community School District — Generative AI Use Guidelines

Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) guidelines authorize Microsoft Copilot enterprise on district devices; bar student entry of PII into non-approved AI; require teacher disclosure of AI use; and prohibit AI as sole basis for grading or discipline. The district also adopted Board Policy 605.8R1 governing student use of technology including AI.

Technical detail

ICCSD Generative AI Use Guidelines (effective September 2025). Core provisions: (1) district-vetted AI tools (Microsoft Copilot enterprise) authorized on district devices; (2) student entry of PII into non-approved AI tools barred; (3) teacher disclosure required when AI is used in instruction; (4) AI prohibited as the sole basis for grading, discipline, or other consequential student decisions. Board Policy 605.8R1 (Student Use of Technology) governs AI use district-wide. Official guidelines page: iowacityschools.org/academics-programs/instructional-technology/generative-ai-guidelines. Binds ICCSD employees, students, and contractors.

Who is protected: Students, families, and staff in Iowa City Community School District

Who must comply: Teachers, administrators, students, and contractors of ICCSD

Key facts

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)
• SF5231 · Proposed / pending
• HF5125 · Proposed / pending
• ED AI in Education Report · In effect