Orange County talks future of AI in schools
Orange County talks future of AI in schools
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/03/24/orange-county-talks-future-of-ai-in-schools/
Publish Date: 2026-03-24 05:00:00
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- Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) leaders are seeking feedback on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their district strategy.
- The school board will discuss the results of a community survey during a meeting on Tuesday, focusing on parents’ comfort levels and concerns about AI usage.
- Board member Alicia Farrant emphasized the need for significant guidelines to balance innovation with safety and data privacy.
- OCPS currently uses AI in some capacities but needs to uphold protections to ensure academic integrity and safeguard students’ identities.
- The district plans to draft an AI policy by the fall, with intentions to implement it for the following school year or earlier.
- The Tuesday work session is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the OCPS administration building.
