Public Meeting Announcement: Notice of Rule Development: 2/4/2026
RULE TITLE: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
RULE NUMBER: Policy 2.505
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Artificial Intelligence.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This policy aims to allow for innovation while ensuring the safe and productive use of Artificial Intelligence within the School District of Palm Beach County. This policy sets forth standards and guidelines to ensure that employees use AI responsibly and in alignment with District standards for confidentiality, ethics, and professional conduct. Additionally, this policy sets forth the guidelines for acceptable use of AI by students.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. §§ 120.81(1)(a); 1001.32(2); 1001.41(2); 1001.42; 1001.43(1), (2), (3), (8)
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. § 1001.42
CONTACT: Rebecca Smykla, Director of Educational Technology (rebecca.smykla@palmbeachschools.org)
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT of the proposed rule development may be obtained without cost from the School District’s web site at:
https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/palmbeach/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DQ2MEK5A560F
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Development of the proposed rule is anticipated to be considered at the School Board Special Meeting (which includes Policies) on February 4, 2026. This Special Meeting will follow other Board meetings including a workshop and they are estimated to begin at 2 p.m. in the Boardroom at 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida. AGENDA: An agenda will be available by January 29, 2026 on the District’s web site at http://www.boarddocs.com/fl/palmbeach/Board.nsf/Public Pursuant to the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours in advance by contacting Toni Sinclair, Board Clerk at 561-434-8136. A person may submit written comments (12 copies) about the proposed action to the Clerk no later than the time of the public hearing. This hearing is open to the public and public comment is accepted on this matter. Please contact the Clerk at the number provided prior to noon the day of the meeting, or by submitting a blue card to the Clerk at the meeting prior to start of meeting.