Leon County Schools Approve AI Policy with Strict Academic Honesty Rules

Leon County School Board Approves New AI Policy for Education

The Leon County School Board has officially approved a policy that outlines acceptable uses of artificial intelligence for both students and faculty. This move comes as AI tools become more common in educational settings, offering support while maintaining strict guidelines to prevent misuse.

Before this policy, students were not permitted to access AI chatbots on school networks or devices, though teachers occasionally used AI for lesson planning. Now, with the policy in place, district staff can evaluate AI software options and prepare teachers for integration ahead of the 2025-26 school year.

Authorized Uses of AI in the District

• Assisting with research to quickly locate relevant information for assignments.
• Analyzing large data sets to support coursework.
• Translating documents between languages.
• Providing grammar and spelling corrections.
• Supporting students with disabilities to better understand materials.

Importantly, the AI tools will operate on "closed systems." This means the software will not retain or learn from any uploaded content, addressing concerns about student privacy and data security. Mainstream chatbots that store information, like ChatGPT, are not permitted under this approach.

Academic Honesty Policy and AI

The new AI policy is paired with a clear academic honesty policy to prevent cheating. Students are explicitly prohibited from using AI to create content and then submitting it as their own work. Violations, including cheating and harassment through AI misuse, carry strict consequences, potentially leading to expulsion.

This approach ensures that AI serves as a tool for learning and support rather than a shortcut to academic dishonesty.

Educators interested in further AI training can explore resources and courses available at Complete AI Training, which offers practical guidance on integrating AI tools responsibly in education.