Volusia County FL Schools
Volusia County FL Schools — AI in the Classroom Guidelines
DeLand, FL · Volusia County FL Schools — AI in the Classroom Guidelines (2025-08-26)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- August 26, 2025
- Applies to
- Jurisdiction employees, students, contractors, and (for cities) departments and vendors
- Enforced by
- Local board / city council / superintendent / city manager per the jurisdiction
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.
Who is protected: Students, families, residents, and staff in the jurisdiction
Legal 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).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | DeLand, FL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | August 26, 2025 |
| Citation | Volusia County FL Schools — AI in the Classroom Guidelines (2025-08-26) |
| 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 |
| Agency page | Volusia County FL Schools — AI in the Classroom Guidelines — agenda / policy source |
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