Seattle Public Schools AI Handbook + Superintendent Procedure 2022SP
Seattle, WA · Seattle Public Schools AI Handbook + Superintendent Procedure 2022SP (2025-02-01)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- February 1, 2025
- Applies to
- Teachers, administrators, students, and contractors of the district
- Enforced by
- Seattle school administration / school board
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.
Who is protected: Students, families, and staff in the district
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | February 1, 2025 |
| Citation | Seattle Public Schools AI Handbook + Superintendent Procedure 2022SP (2025-02-01) |
| 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 |
| Agency page | Seattle Public Schools AI Handbook + Superintendent Procedure 2022SP — district source |
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- Seattle Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- Seattle Surveillance Ordinance (SMC 14.18) · In effect
- SPD FR Policy · In effect
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- NYC DOE Generative AI Moratorium (K-8, 2026-27) · In effect
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