States and school districts nationwide are tightening rules on artificial intelligence use as the 2026-27 K-12 school year begins, citing concerns over student learning, screen time, and technology risks.

This development reflects a growing trend of education leaders implementing safeguards and policies to regulate AI in classrooms, with examples from California, Los Angeles Unified School District, and New York City. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bills aimed at AI accountability, while Los Angeles Unified restricted student access to generative AI platforms pending review. New York City launched a moratorium on AI use in classrooms and introduced an AI literacy module for high school students.