P1231 Artificial Intelligence 

The Wichita Public Schools Artificial Intelligence Policy is enacted to provide our students and staff with guidelines on the appropriate and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI tools, in classroom instruction, school management, and systemwide operations. 

Definitions – 

Artificial intelligence refers to computer systems that are designed to automate tasks normally requiring human intelligence. Generative AI refers to tools that can produce new content, such as text, images, or music, based on patterns they have learned from their training data. This is made possible through "machine learning," a subset of AI where computers learn from data without being explicitly programmed for a specific task. 

These guidelines apply to all students, teachers, staff, administrators, and third parties who develop, implement, or interact with AI technologies used in Wichita Public Schools.  

Administrative Implemental Procedures:

1. The District is committed to evaluating AI tools for biases and ethical concerns, ensuring they effectively serve its educational community.
2. In accordance with BOE Policy 1230, the District shall not use, disclose, or disseminate personally identifiable information with consumer-based AI systems. The District shall thoroughly evaluate existing and future technologies to ensure compliance with data privacy requirements and address any gaps.
3. Students and staff shall receive support in developing AI literacy, including when and how to use AI, as well as an understanding of its foundational concepts in computer science and other disciplines. 
4. The District shall support teachers in adapting instruction in a context where some or all students have access to generative AI tools.
5. Any use of AI tools by students shall align with BOE Policy 1230 and require appropriate credit to be given to sources and tools. 
6. Prohibited Use of AI Tools. The following are examples of the prohibited uses of AI tools. 
   1. Bullying/harassment: Using AI tools to manipulate media to impersonate others for bullying, harassment, or any form of intimidation is strictly prohibited. 
   2. Plagiarism and cheating: Students and staff may not copy from any source, including generative AI, without prior approval and adequate documentation. Students may not submit AI-generated work as their original work. Staff and students will properly cite or acknowledge the use of AI where applicable. 
   3. Unequal access: If an assignment permits the use of AI tools, the tools will be made available to all students, considering that some may already have access to such resources outside of school.
   4. Compromising Privacy: The District will not use AI in ways that compromise teacher or student privacy or lead to unauthorized data collection, as this violates privacy laws.
7. The District shall implement reasonable security measures to secure AI technologies against unauthorized access and misuse. All AI systems deployed within the District will be evaluated for compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including those related to data protection, privacy, and students’ online safety. 
8. Staff and students are prohibited from entering confidential or personally identifiable information into unauthorized AI tools, such as those without approved data privacy agreements. 

Administrative Responsibility: Information Services and Technology

New Policy: July 2025 P1231