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AI policy requires teacher permission for student academic use

Belmont Community School District · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Nov 6, 2026, 4:21 AM UTC · Board record: May 20, 2026

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What happened

Students may use AI for academic purposes when their teachers specifically permit it. The policy limits district use to approved closed tools and calls for a public inventory of approved tools.

Why it matters to families

The rules affect students’ assignments and use of AI tools in school.

The evidence

Policy 7540.08 displays a May 20, 2026 revision; the same-day board agenda lists it and the minutes approve the presented policy updates. The inventory’s existence was not independently verified.

The source

District policy 7540.08

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