{"id":174437,"date":"2026-03-25T11:11:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/174437\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:11:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:11:06","slug":"nyc-public-schools-issue-new-guidance-on-ai-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/174437\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Public Schools issue new guidance on AI: Details"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) \u2014 New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels has released fresh guidance on how educators, parents, and students can ethically use\u00a0artificial intelligence in the classroom<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Samuels emphasized that while the guidance is meant to \u201cempower\u201d educators, \u201cno tool\u201d can replace what teachers bring to the classroom every day.<\/p>\n

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The guidance follows a \u201ctraffic light\u201d framework, which is meant to help with decision-making around the\u00a0use of AI applications<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Educators can use AI in brainstorming and organizing, creating initial drafts of some forms of communication, and scheduling and formatting documents. However, educators cannot use it in grading, care and counseling, behavioral monitoring, and crafting Individualized Education Programs or 504 accommodation development. <\/p>\n

The chancellor\u2019s guidance will be rolled out in four phases from now through June 2026, beginning with clarifying existing policies, outlining what\u2019s not allowed, and creating opportunities for feedback and recommendations.<\/p>\n

Families, educators, and school leaders can now give feedback through May 8. More revisions and development will follow before a final draft is developed.<\/p>\n

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NYC Public Schools AI RulesRED: AI cannot be used in<\/p>\n

IEP and 504 plan development<\/p>\n

Surveillance and behavior<\/p>\n

Deciding a child\u2019s course path<\/p>\n

YELLOW: AI can be used with careful judgment in<\/p>\n

Translating and transadapting instructional material<\/p>\n

Research, exploration and creative projects for students<\/p>\n

GREEN: AI can be used in<\/p>\n

Brainstorming and organizing lesson ideas, approaches and unit planning<\/p>\n

Drafting and refining communications<\/p>\n

Scheduling, formatting and summarizing non-sensitive information<\/p>\n

Operational data synthesis<\/p>\n

Translation of non-critical school communications for families who prefer languages other than English<\/p>\n

Creation of accessible materials for families and communities<\/p>\n

Professional development, preparation and research<\/p>\n

More information on the use of AI in schools can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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