FCPS EdTech: Policies, Tools & Costs
FCPS EdTech: Policies, Tools & Costs
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AI at FCPS: Timeline of Introduction, Implementation, and Regulation
AI at FCPS: Timeline of Introduction, Implementation, and Regulation
“Student Use of AI: PowerBuddy, an AI-powered tutoring tool integrated within Schoology, and other AI tools are being piloted by early adopter teachers across 18 high schools. Findings will guide a phased implementation strategy, with full availability at all high schools by the end of SY 2025-26, followed by structured expansion to middle schools in SY 2026-27.”
- FCPS Presentation, January 2026 -
July 16, 2026: Regular School Board Meeting
The FCPS School Board passed Motion #3:
The Superintendent is to provide a comprehensive inventory of Generative Artificial Intelligence tools and solutions provided by or through FCPS on FCPS-issued laptops and tablets by January 14, 2027.
Generative AI tools and solutions are prohibited for elementary school students.
Generative AI tools and solutions will only be permissible for secondary students if authorized in writing by a School Principal or the Superintendent for specialized student projects or particular uses, until a formal policy is adopted by the School Board to govern such usage.
May 21, 2026: Regular School Board Meeting
7 FCPS Parents and 2 students gave public comment about rolling-back devices, Edtech and AI - Watch Here
May 7, 2026: Regular School Board Meeting
5 FCPS Parents and 2 students gave public comment about rolling-back devices, Edtech and AI - Watch Here
May 5, 2026: School Board Work Session
A panel presented the benefits of learning with AI in schools to the School Board. Panelists included 3 Vendors (ISTE+ASCD CEO, Playlab Co-Founder, and OpenAI Youth Policy Lead) and GMU's Chief AI Officer. Teachers, counselors, and other child development experts were not included on the panel.
Dr. Reid shared the document The See Framework: A Practical Guide to Building Generative AI Literacy which was created by the group AI for Education a for profit corporate entity who sells Professional Development, AI Literacy Training, AI Policy Development, Workshops, and custom AI Adoption Strategies for K-12 school districts.
April 24, 2026: School Board Retreat
FCPS Chief Academic Officer and Chief IT Officer gave a presentation to the School Board on how AI could "improve" operational efficiency and potentially reduce teacher workload.
April 14, 2026: Governance Committee Meeting
The School Board discusses a draft FCPS AI policy:
Draft Proposed AI Policy 2.11.26 v. 7
March 17, 2026: Governance Committee Meeting
The School Board discusses a draft FCPS AI policy:
FFax Now: Fairfax school board members push for more detailed policy governing AI usage
February 12, 2026: Regular School Board Meeting
Student Representative Faith Mekonen speaks about the data privacy risk with ChatGPT and the financial impact down the road to the school district.
February 10, 2026: Regular School Board Meeting
AI discussion during the meeting (starts at 01:28)
January 22, 2026: Regular School Board Meeting
Dr. Reid presents to school board about Executive Limitation #12: Technology. The AI portion of the report (page 17) contains the following update “Student Use of AI: PowerBuddy, an AI-powered tutoring tool integrated within Schoology, and other AI tools are being piloted by early adopter teachers across 18 high schools. This pilot is part of a broader evaluation process assessing instructional impact, usability, and alignment with FCPS learning goals. Findings will guide a phased implementation strategy, with full availability at all high schools by the end of SY 2025-26, followed by structured expansion to middle schools in SY 2026-27.”
January 8, 2026: Regular School Board Meeting
2 FCPS parents from the Oakton Balance Project gave public comments at the school board meeting about the proposed AI program to request for two-way engagement with parents in the community, transparency around the framework and process, and a tech advisory committee. - Watch Here
Draft AI Policy design v.7 2.pdfExecutive Limitation 12 Monitoring Report January 2026.pdfExecutive Limitation #12: Technology (AI Section Starts on Page 17)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Education in the News
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Education in the News
National PTA position on AI: Caution and intention!
New Legislation Would Ban AI from New York’s Schools: Opinion piece on keeping AI out of NY elementary and middle schools written by a NY assembly member
AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support: Common Sense Media chatbot analysis concluding that A.I. chatbots are “fundamentally unsafe for teen mental health support”
Without Rules, Will AI Threaten Our Freedom to Think?: The race to adopt AI lacks a parallel effort to establish norms that align AI use with the protection of effortful cognitive work central to learning. The article proposes an initiative, beginning in school communities centered around AI demonstrations and discussions that increase awareness.
New Legislation Would Ban AI from New York’s Schools: Opinion piece on keeping AI out of NY elementary and middle schools written by a NY assembly member
AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support: Common Sense Media chatbot analysis concluding that A.I. chatbots are “fundamentally unsafe for teen mental health support”
Brookings Report - a year-long study of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education, concluding that its potential harms to young people’s learning and development currently outweigh its benefits.
Guardian Article discussing professors frustrations with decline in critical thinking
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