The Brevard County school district approved an artificial intelligence policy on July 29, 2026, setting guidelines for students and teachers using AI tools in the upcoming school year. The policy passed unanimously during a school board meeting, outlining requirements for responsible AI use in education. Superintendent Mark Rendell emphasized that AI cannot replace student work but can aid in research and drafting.
Under the new rules, any AI tool must first get approval from an administrator. Students and teachers are required to independently verify information generated by AI. Personal student data used with AI tools must be protected, and all AI use must be research-based. Rendell said students could use AI to refine rough drafts or get suggestions but stressed that "you can’t use AI to write your paper for you."
The policy also assigns oversight responsibilities to administrators like Rendell, who will monitor compliance. Workshops for parents and students are planned for September and October to explain proper AI use. Rendell said teachers could use AI to prepare lessons but warned against overreliance. "It is a tool and we can use it," he said. "Students can use it to learn. Teachers can use it to prepare lessons and assignments, but (it must be) responsible use of AI."
The district did not specify which AI tools would be allowed or banned under the policy. School board members did not raise objections during the vote, but some parents have expressed concerns about enforcement. The policy takes effect immediately for the 2026-2027 school year, with training sessions starting in September.