The use of generative artificial intelligence is unavailable for students using school-issued devices across the Los Angeles Unified School District, board leaders clarified in a committee meeting on Wednesday.
Parents and board members met on Wednesday to discuss concerns about the use of AI in classrooms. It marked the first of five meetings discussing the matter as debates about the tool are explored nationwide.
“Currently, there is no access to generative AI for any student,” said Kelly Gonez, LAUSD Chair. “I think that’s probably the headline.”
The moratorium on the tool has been in effect and was clarified Wednesday during the meeting.
“I don’t think it’s well publicized, and I would encourage us to do more,” LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin admitted.
Prior to the 2026-27 school year, students aged 13 or older were able to access generative AI after taking a guidelines course. But since the implementation of the district’s new screen time policy, generative AI is now off limits to all students using district devices.
LAUSD said the following in a statement:
“The inaugural meeting of the Generative AI Ad Hoc Committee was held today, continuing the District’s work to develop recommendations for guardrails and procedures for the use of generative AI by students. The committee will bring its policy recommendations to the Board for consideration at the end of the school year.”
“Previously, LAUSD students aged 13 and older who completed required Digital Citizenship instruction and acknowledged the Responsible Use Policy could access approved generative AI tools. Since the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year, the District practice has been to restrict student access to generative AI platforms while the District reviews instructional use and safeguards.”
Board members emphasized that the moratorium is in effect for district-issued devices; They are not able to regulate what students do on their personal devices.