ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) \u2014 New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) has passed a resolution calling for limited screen time and limited use of artificial intelligence in educational settings.<\/p>\n
Outlined in the resolution are several guidelines members consider \u201cdevelopmentally appropriate limits\u201d to ensure the guidance of educators and families is prioritized over technology.<\/p>\n
Proposed practices include the following:<\/p>\n
No 1:1 screens or devices for students in pre-K through second grade, including online assessments<\/p>\n
Exception for students in need of support for documented needs (special education, translation services)<\/p>\n
Paper and pencil assessment and testing options are required for all students, as recommended in the NYSUT More Teaching, Less Testing report<\/p>\n
No student-facing AI for students in pre-K through second grade<\/p>\n
No non-educational AI for students in third through eighth grade<\/p>\n
Use of AI must be supervised, led by educators, and specifically designed to promote digital literacy and civic readiness<\/p>\n
No \u201csocial companion\u201d chatbot use for children under 16 that simulates human relationships<\/p>\n
In collaboration with parents, community members, experts, youth-focused organizations, local and state leaders, NYSUT hopes to address the role and limits of technology in education and early development.<\/p>\n
The resolution builds upon previous technology limits implemented in schools across New York State for the 2025-2026 school year, which calls for a bell-to-bell cellphone ban.<\/p>\n
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