2026–27 AI and screen-time policy

Moratorium on student-facing GenAI in 2K–8; no routine 1:1 screen time in 2K–2; older-grade daily limits are recommendations.

Student AI Screen time School-issued devices

Jurisdiction: New York City Public Schools · District
Policy status: Current · 2026–27 policy
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: Required with local discretion
Grades: 2K–8 AI; 2K–2 individual devices; guided high-school AI
Audience: Students
Learning evidence: No instruction requirement established by this record
Instrument: District policy / directive

Dates & implementation

2026–27 school year; September 10 school start is the implementation reference, not a verified board adoption date.

A legal effective date can precede school implementation. This record documents policy intent or requirements; it does not independently confirm delivery in every classroom.

Exceptions & instructional scope

Assistive technology, IEP/504, required assessments and centrally approved instruction; guided high-school programs remain.

Learning connection: High-school students must complete two 45-minute AI-literacy modules.

Funding & support

Support provision; funding not confirmed

Learning modules and vetted pilots documented; a dedicated funding allocation was not verified.

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Evidence & source location

AI and Screen Time Policy Updates, grade table, accessibility and AI-literacy sections.

2026–27 AI and screen-time policyhttps://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/policies/guidance-on-artificial-intelligence ↗Supporting primary sourcehttps://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/newsletter---nyc-public-schools-plus-you ↗

Dated new policy package; does not establish the jurisdiction’s first restriction. Supporting sources: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/newsletter---nyc-public-schools-plus-you

Review history

Reviewed against primary evidence

Source availability checked Oct 4, 2026: See audited register. This is separate from verification of the policy claim below.

Source review date recorded in database: 2026-10-04

Imported from the separately audited restriction register; source quality is disclosed in Evidence level. 2026-10-05 — Corrected empty grade-filter metadata using the recorded grade scope and policy summary. A match means at least one provision concerns this band, not that all students face the same restriction. Source verification date unchanged.

Record ID: VERIFIED-NYC-2026-AISCREEN

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