July 1 Is Coming Fast: Your District’s AI Policy Checklist

Artificial intelligence is already in your classrooms, but is your district ready?With the July 1 deadline under Ohio House Bill 96 approaching, school boards across Ohio are required to adopt policies addressing the use of AI by staff and students.In this Legal Ledger Sidebar episode, we break down what that requirement actually means for your board. From student data privacy and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act considerations to the growing risks around deepfakes and AI-generated content, this quick conversation highlights what to focus on — and what not to overlook.If you’re short on time but need clarity before the deadline, this episode will get you pointed in the right direction.Legal Ledger Sidebars is a quick-hit legal series from the Ohio School Boards Association, designed to keep school board members informed on the issues that matter most.Have a legal question or topic you’d like us to cover? Visit ohioschoolboards.org or contact the OSBA Legal Services team.