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Katy ISD near Houston unveiled one of the most detailed grade-by-grade AI frameworks from any large US district. Nearly 100,000 students. K-6: AI chatbots banned. 7th: supervised district-approved tools only. 8th-12th: AI for specific purposes with teacher authorization, must cite AI use.

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Dr. Matt Rhoads

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6 Aug

The scaffolded access model is granular enough to serve as a reference for other districts implementing similar policies. It signals a growing expectation that vendors document age-appropriate standards for each grade band. Source: Houston Public Media, July 24, 2026