The NBEA AI Policy and Resource Guide for Schools provides educational institutions, districts, and postsecondary institutions with a practical, adaptable framework for responsible artificial intelligence integration. Developed by the National Business Education Association’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force, the guide balances the educational and workforce benefits of AI with the need for human judgment, academic integrity, data privacy, equity, accessibility, and student safety.
The resource establishes clear expectations for students, educators, administrators, technology personnel, and other stakeholders. Its easy-to-understand Traffic Light System identifies when AI use is prohibited, permitted as an assistive tool, or integrated into an assignment. The guide also addresses faculty practices, administrative applications, vendor evaluation, data governance, professional development, family disclosure, and ongoing policy review.
Ready-to-use appendices include a parent/student acknowledgment and opt-out form, a student AI operations policy, and a comprehensive AI product evaluation checklist. Schools may adopt, adapt, or reference the materials to develop a policy that reflects local laws, governance requirements, and community expectations.
Table of Contents
- AI Task Force Members
- Quick Reference at a Glance
- How to Use This Guide
- Section 1: Introduction and Vision
- Section 2: Key Definitions
- Section 3: The Traffic Light System—AI Use in the Classroom
- Section 4: Faculty Use and Instructional Design
- Section 5: Administrative Use and Data Governance
- Section 6: Ethical Use, Equity, and Safety
- Section 7: Implementation and Disclosure
- Section 8: Policy Review and Revision
- Appendix A: Parent/Student AI Acknowledgment and Opt-Out Form
- Appendix B: Student AI Operations Policy
- Appendix C: AI Product Evaluation and Approval Checklist
- References
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