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City of Chicago School District 299

Local rules, documented technology learning and decisions ahead.

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School technology restrictions

Chicago Public Schools · Current

Vetted student AI tools and permissions

Vetted student AI tools and permissions: present in July 2024 guidebook. January 2025 revision lowered Gemini access age from 18 to 13, with parental consent for ages 13–17.

Grades / students: See policy scope
Policy type: Required with local discretion
Passed / adopted: Date not established in this record
Legal start: See implementation details
School implementation: Baseline and current; partial relaxation in 2025

Bill or policy, exceptions and evidence · Official source

Learning about technology

Chicago Public Schools · Current

CPS AI Badge Pathway and professional learning

CPS offers professional-learning pathways for staff, student digital curriculum through Skyline and family AI-literacy resources.

Grades / students: All K-12
Learning requirement: Optional support / resources
Passed / adopted: Date not established in this record
Legal start: See implementation details
School implementation: CPS describes implementation beginning in 2024–25 and quarterly guidance reviews.

Bill or policy, exceptions and evidence · Official source

Chicago Public Schools · Current

District graduation requirement · one CS credit

CPS requires one computer-science credit for high-school graduation. Grade 9 is the recommended placement, not the only permitted grade.

Grades / students: High school; recommended in grade 9
Learning requirement: Student instruction required
Passed / adopted: Date not established in this record
Legal start: See implementation details
School implementation: Current published graduation requirements. Original adoption date not established in this review.

Bill or policy, exceptions and evidence · Official source

What has been checked?

Current: Vetted student AI tools and permissions: present in July 2024 guidebook. January 2025 revision lowered Gemini access age from 18 to 13, with parental consent for ages 13–17.

History: Vetted student AI tools and permissions: present in July 2024 guidebook. January 2025 revision lowered Gemini access age from 18 to 13, with parental consent for ages 13–17. 2025: Access relaxed: Gemini minimum age lowered from 18 to 13; parental consent for ages 13–17.

Last recorded review: 2026-10-05. This is not a complete audit of the district.

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What could change next?

Federal · Introduction announced

UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2026

Would fund state policies restricting student possession or use of personal electronic devices during school hours. Eligible policies would cover public elementary and secondary schools, include health and disability exceptions, and be developed with district and community input. School-authorized instructional laptops and tablets meeting specified safeguards are excluded.

Latest step: 2026-10-01 · Sponsors announced introduction; posted text has no bill number or committee assignment.

Next: Confirm the numbered Congressional record and committee action. No hearing or vote date is verified.

No date verified. Passage timing is not established unless the source supplies an expectation.

Official status / agenda

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How curriculum evidence is classified

Required instruction, offered courses, documented curriculum and school-specific pilots are different findings. A news item about one classroom cannot establish a district-wide entitlement.

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