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Board will consider rules limiting student use of generative AI

Montclair Public School District · Sep 16, 2026

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MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Secretary Homeland Security Jeh Johnson delivers the commencement address to the Montclair High School graduating class of 2016 in a ceremony held in Montclair, New Jersey, June 23, 2016. Secretary Johnson delivered words of encouragement to the more than 450 students and audience of more than 1,800 friends, family and faculty members. Official DHS photo by Jetta Disco. — U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) · public-domain

What happened

The September 16 agenda proposes a districtwide AI policy that would allow student use only under a district plan and a teacher's instructions.

Why it matters to families

The proposal would set when students may use AI, require citation rules and family notice or consent, and prohibit uses involving cheating, misinformation, bullying, or confidential information.

The evidence

The posted policy draft calls for an AI plan, staff approval of tools, guardian consent procedures, assignment-specific permission, citation or documentation, prohibited uses, and consequences.

The source

September 16, 2026 board workshop attachments

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