Department releases model policy for artificial intelligence in education
Department releases model policy for artificial intelligence in education
Publish Date: 2026-01-06 17:04:00
Source Domain: education.ohio.gov
- The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released a model policy on artificial intelligence (AI) in education in December.
- All Ohio traditional public school districts, community schools, and STEM schools must adopt a formal AI policy by July 1 as mandated by House Bill 96.
- The model policy is a template that districts can use as is or adapt to their local needs, emphasizing the department’s aim to prepare students for a technology-driven future.
- Developed in collaboration with Ohio’s AI in Education Coalition, the policy incorporates feedback from educators, businesses, nonprofits, and government leaders.
- It addresses ethical use of AI, ensuring academic integrity, data privacy, and security, while offering strategies for integrating AI into the curriculum and evaluating third-party tools.
- The model policy builds on the AI Toolkit launched in February 2024 by InnovateOhio in partnership with the AI Education Project (aiEDU).
- Resources and the full model policy are available on the Department’s AI in Education webpage, with more tools and guidance in development.
