Osceola County school board weighs new rules on AI, wireless devices in classrooms
Osceola County school board weighs new rules on AI, wireless devices in classrooms
Publish Date: 2026-05-05 05:00:00
Source Domain: www.clickorlando.com
- The Osceola County School District is contemplating revisions to its Code of Student Conduct to impose new restrictions on the use of AI and personal wireless devices during school hours.
- A workshop to discuss these revisions is scheduled on Tuesday before the regular school board meeting.
- Students in Osceola County are provided with school-issued iPads or computers for classroom use, which are already monitored by the district.
- The district is considering expanding the current ban on cell phones to include all wireless communication devices such as tablets, smartwatches, cameras, and smart glasses.
- There is a proposed revision restricting the use of AI tools or applications to generate answers on district, state, or national standardized tests.
- Some parents support the controlled use of AI as a learning tool but agree it should not be used for assessments.
