Introduction to AI Policy Template for Minnesota K-12 School Districts

Overview

This document is a comprehensive template designed to assist Minnesota K-12 school districts in developing their Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies. It is the result of an extensive analysis of AI policies and guidance documents from state education departments and school districts across the United States, including Minnesota's own guidance.

Purpose and Use

The purpose of this template is to:

1. Provide a structured framework for creating a comprehensive AI policy
2. Offer a wide range of policy elements to consider, based on best practices from across the country
3. Streamline the policy development process for districts at any stage of AI implementation
4. Serve as a brainstorming tool to generate ideas for district-specific guidance documents

How to Use This Template

1. Read through the entire document to familiarize yourself with the scope of AI policy considerations.
2. For each section, review the brief description and instructions carefully.
3. Select the checkbox options that align with your district's goals, values, and current AI readiness.
4. Use the selected options as a starting point for drafting your district's policy language.
5. Customize the language and add district-specific details as needed.
6. Consider involving various stakeholders (educators, administrators, IT staff, parents, students) in the selection and customization process.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: Addresses all major aspects of AI in education, from basic definitions to future considerations.
• Flexibility: Adaptable to districts at various stages of AI implementation.
• Prioritized Options: Checkbox items in each section are ordered based on their prevalence in existing policies, with more common options appearing first.