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Prince William County Public Schools recently established new guidance prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence-enabled glasses in schools as part of the school system’s policy governing cellphone-free education.
Under the school system’s policy 729, which sets the guidance for cellphone-free education, AI-enabled glasses meet the definition of cellphones or personal electronic communication devices and are subject to the same restrictions, according to a news release from the school system.
“In recent months, schools nationwide have seen an increase in student use of this technology,” the release said. “In response, the Virginia Department of Education and the College Board have provided guidance on how AI-enabled glasses should be managed in educational settings. PWCS is aligning with this guidance to protect student privacy and support safe, focused learning environments.”
AI-enabled glasses are wearable devices that can discreetly record, process and display information using artificial intelligence.
All Prince William County schools will follow this guidance:
Elementary schools and combination schools (K-8, Traditional):
Middle and high schools:
Prohibited uses (all students) — the following uses of AI-enabled glasses are always prohibited on school property, school buses and school-sponsored events:
Transportation (all students): AI-enabled glasses on school buses are permitted when used in compliance with prohibited use and:
The wearing of AI-enabled glasses is always prohibited during any assessment, including daily class assessments, nationally normed external tests such as the SAT, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or Cambridge and Standards of Learning assessments.
Violations involving AI-enabled glasses will follow the same progressive discipline structure used for cellphone violations, in alignment with the code of behavior, including:
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