Volusia County FL Schools — AI in the Classroom Guidelines
DeLand, FL · Volusia County FL Schools — AI in the Classroom Guidelines (2025-08-26)
School Board Policy 428 and amendments to the Student Code of Conduct (Policy 208E/208S) govern AI use by Volusia County Schools staff and students. Students may use AI as a support tool for brainstorming, clarifying complex texts, or grammar assistance, but must cite AI assistance and may not submit AI-generated work as their own. Teachers may prohibit AI on specific assignments. The policy safeguards student data privacy and fosters equitable access; violations are handled under the district's existing disciplinary code.
Technical detail
School Board Policy 428 and amendments to the Student Code of Conduct (Policy 208E/208S) govern AI use by Volusia County Schools staff and students. Students may use AI as a support tool for brainstorming, clarifying complex texts, or grammar assistance, but must cite AI assistance and may not submit AI-generated work as their own. Teachers may prohibit AI on specific assignments. The policy safeguards student data privacy and fosters equitable access; violations are handled under the district's existing disciplinary code. Action surfaced via the jurisdiction's agenda-management platform (BoardDocs / PrimeGov / NovusAGENDA / eScribe).
Who is protected: Students, families, residents, and staff in the jurisdiction
Who must comply: Jurisdiction employees, students, contractors, and (for cities) departments and vendors
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | DeLand, FL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2025-08-26 |
| Enacted | 2025-08-26 |
| Citation | Volusia County FL Schools — AI in the Classroom Guidelines (2025-08-26) |
| Enforced by | Local board / city council / superintendent / city manager per the jurisdiction |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Disciplinary policy per district/city codes; not statutory |
| Topics | education AI · automated decision-making · children's online safety · consumer data privacy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Volusia County FL Schools — AI in the Classroom Guidelines — agenda / policy source ↗ |
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