Chapter 8: Recommendations 8.9. Recommendation #7: Develop Education-Specific Guidelines and Guardrails Our final recommendation is central to policymakers. A feature of the American educational system is the emphasis on local decision making. With technology growing in complexity at such a rapid pace, it is becoming difficult for local leaders to make informed decisions about the deployment of artificial intelligence. As we have discussed, the issues are not only data privacy and security but extend to new topics such as bias, transparency, and accountability. It will be harder to evaluate promising edtech platforms that rely on AI systems against this evolving, complex set of criteria. Regulations related to key student and family data privacy laws like the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA), the Children’s Internet Privacy Act (CIPA), and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) warrant review and further consideration in light of new and emerging technologies in schools. Laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) may likewise be considered as new situations arise in the use of AI-enabled learning technologies. As discussed throughout this document, the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights is an important framework throughout this work. The Department encourages parallel work by constituents in all levels of the educational system. In addition to the key federal laws cited immediately above, many states have also passed privacy laws that govern the use of educational technology and edtech platforms in classrooms. Further constituents can expect general frameworks for responsible AI in parallel sectors like health, safety, and consumer products to be informative but not sufficient for education’s specific needs. Leaders at every level need awareness of how this work reaches beyond implications 102 | P a g e
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