TOPEKA (KSNT) – Members of the Kansas State Board of Education are set to vote on a proposed policy that addresses artificial intelligence, student technology access and more during their upcoming November meeting.
Officials with the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced in a press release the board will meet Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 9-10. The board will vote on a proposed policy about instructional technology in Kansas school districts and nonpublic accredited schools.
KSDE officials said Kansas Education Commissioner Jake Steel will present the board a draft policy that addresses several areas related to student technology use in schools. Some topics addressed in the draft policy include:
- Purpose and intended use of technology in elementary and secondary education settings
- Student technology access
- Digital citzenship and student well-being
- Artificial intellgience
- Privacy and security
- Technology-use expectations and violations
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During the meeting, board members will also receive and discuss guidance for elementary recess policies. According to KSDE officials, the recess policy will likely be voted on during the December meeting. To learn more about what will be discussed at the upcoming meetings, click here.
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