"But as schools seek to navigate into the age of generative AI, there's a challenge: Schools are operating in a policy vacuum. While a number of states offer guidance on AI, only a couple of states require local schools to form specific policies, even as teachers, students, and school leaders continue to use generative AI in countless new ways. As a policymaker noted in a survey, "You have policy and what's actually happening in the classrooms-those are two very different things.""
"As part of my lab's research on AI and education policy, I conducted a survey in late 2025 with members of the National Association of State Boards of Education, the only nonprofit dedicated solely to helping state boards advance equity and excellence in public education. The survey of the association's members reflects how education policy is typically formed through dynamic interactions across national, state, and local levels, rather than being dictated by a single source."
Generative AI is rapidly reshaping K-12 teaching and learning while schools attempt to adapt. Many schools operate without clear local policies despite some state guidance. A late-2025 survey of National Association of State Boards of Education members shows education policy forms through interactions across national, state, and local levels. Policymakers identified ethical concerns including student safety, data privacy, and negative effects on learning. Respondents also raised worries about industry influence, future charges for currently free large-language-model tools, and the threat of deepfakes. Teaching students to use AI beneficially remains a stated priority, with local actions dominating responses.
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