Seattle Public Schools AI Handbook + Superintendent Procedure 2022SP
Seattle, WA · Seattle Public Schools AI Handbook + Superintendent Procedure 2022SP (2025-02-01)
Handbook operates alongside SP 2022SP (Electronic Resources). Requires approved tools to comply with privacy law, treats unauthorized AI use or uncited use as a disciplinary policy breach, and directs schools to teach AI citation.
Technical detail
Handbook operates alongside SP 2022SP (Electronic Resources). Requires approved tools to comply with privacy law, treats unauthorized AI use or uncited use as a disciplinary policy breach, and directs schools to teach AI citation. 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 | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2025-02-01 |
| Enacted | 2025-02-01 |
| Citation | Seattle Public Schools AI Handbook + Superintendent Procedure 2022SP (2025-02-01) |
| Enforced by | Seattle 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 | Seattle Public Schools AI Handbook + Superintendent Procedure 2022SP — district source ↗ |
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- SF5231 · Proposed / pending
- HF5125 · Proposed / pending
- ED AI in Education Report · In effect
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