At a Wednesday board meeting, Los Angeles Unified School District officials announced that generative artificial intelligence tools are now unavailable on any district‑issued device. The decision applies to all students, regardless of age, and follows the district’s recent screen‑time policy overhaul.

Board clarifies moratorium

LAUSD Chair Kelly Gonez said, “Currently, there is no access to generative AI for any student.” The statement echoed the district’s earlier practice of allowing students 13 and older to use approved AI tools after completing a digital‑citizenship course. That permission was rescinded at the start of the 2026‑27 school year.

Board Member Nick Melvoin admitted the policy change has not been widely publicized and urged the district to improve communication with families.

Policy background

Previously, students who completed required Digital Citizenship instruction and signed the Responsible Use Policy could access vetted generative AI platforms. The new screen‑time policy, however, mandates a blanket restriction while the district’s Generative AI Ad Hoc Committee develops comprehensive guardrails and procedural recommendations.

The committee, formed earlier this year, will present its recommendations to the board at the end of the school year. Until then, the moratorium applies only to devices owned by the district; the board acknowledged it cannot control AI use on students’ personal devices.

Implications for families

Parents are encouraged to discuss the change with their children and monitor any AI activity on personal devices. The district plans to hold four additional public meetings to gather community input before finalizing its AI policy.

Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.