School District of Philadelphia — Generative AI Guidelines (PASS program)
Philadelphia, PA · School District of Philadelphia — Generative AI Guidelines (PASS program) (2025-09-01)
Approves Google Gemini and Adobe Express with Firefly in a 'walled garden' configuration so user data is not used to train external LLMs. Paired with a three-tier UPenn-developed PD program (PASS).
Technical detail
Approves Google Gemini and Adobe Express with Firefly in a 'walled garden' configuration so user data is not used to train external LLMs. Paired with a three-tier UPenn-developed PD program (PASS). District-level policy; binds school employees, students, and contractors.
Who is protected: Students, families, and staff in the district
Who must comply: Teachers, administrators, students, and contractors of the district
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2025-09-01 |
| Enacted | 2025-09-01 |
| Citation | School District of Philadelphia — Generative AI Guidelines (PASS program) (2025-09-01) |
| Enforced by | School school administration / school board |
| 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 |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | School District of Philadelphia — Generative AI Guidelines (PASS program) — district source ↗ |
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