Responsible AI Use Policy

digiTIES / The Islamic Education School District Responsible AI Use Policy TECH-002 · Technology · Policy & Procedure

Policy Number	TECH-002
Category	Technology
Effective Date	2026–2027 School Year
Last Reviewed	March 2026
Next Review Due	December 2026
Approved By	Principal, digiTIES
Standards	WASC B2, A6 · NSQ A7, B2, C3 · digiTIES Core Values
Policy Contact	Principal – principal@digities.org
Scope	All enrolled students, Grades 1–12; all staff responsible for assignment design and academic integrity oversight
Replaces	digiTIES Responsible Use of AI – Policy DRAFT (2025)

Policy Overview

digiTIES recognizes that Artificial Intelligence is an essential tool in modern learning that can enhance thinking, expand creativity, and support personalized growth when used responsibly. This policy establishes expectations for student use of AI tools while upholding academic integrity, digital citizenship, and high-quality online learning.

Purpose & Statement

The purpose of this policy is to:

• Establish clear guidelines for responsible AI use
• Protect academic integrity
• Develop students’ critical thinking and digital literacy
• Align AI use with Islamic values of honesty and trustworthiness
• Ensure that technology supports rather than replaces learning

Scope & Who This Applies To

This policy applies to all enrolled students in Grades 1–12 and all staff members responsible for assignment design, instruction, and academic integrity oversight.

Philosophy on AI Use

AI can support learning but never replace it. Students may use AI to strengthen understanding, enhance communication, and support learning, particularly when working with unfamiliar vocabulary, complex instructions, or language barriers. However, AI is a tool to support the learning process, not a shortcut to avoid learning.

Appropriate AI Uses

The following are appropriate uses of AI tools in academic work:

• Clarifying complex instructions or concepts
• Supporting brainstorming and idea generation
• Checking work for clarity, grammar, and structure
• Expanding understanding through examples and guided inquiry
• Translating or explaining difficult vocabulary

AI as Support, Not Replacement (Policy Rule 1)

AI may support brainstorming, idea generation, vocabulary building, and planning. However, AI may NOT produce final answers, essays, or solutions submitted as original work. Students must complete final work independently unless the teacher explicitly specifies otherwise in the assignment instructions.

Transparency & Academic Integrity (Policy Rule 2)

All AI use must be openly disclosed. Failure to disclose AI use constitutes academic dishonesty. Submitting AI-generated work as one’s own is treated as a violation of academic integrity under this policy and STU-002 (Student Behavior & Discipline Policy).

Progressive Consequences for AI-Related Academic Integrity Violations

Consequences follow the same progressive framework as the Academic Integrity & Plagiarism section of STU-002:

Instance	Consequence
1st	Student must redo the assignment. Teacher contacts student and parent/guardian to discuss the violation and expectations.
2nd	Student must redo or complete an alternative assignment. Student completes plagiarism/AI integrity training. Parent/guardian and student sign an Honor Code agreement.
3rd	Student must redo with limited credit. Originality reports required for future submissions. Parent–student–teacher–administration conference held.
4th (same course)	Student receives a failing grade for the course. Re-enrollment in the course is required at the student’s expense.
4th (across courses)	Academic suspension pending administrative review.

All violations are documented in digiTIES SIS and reported to administration. Repeated violations may result in additional disciplinary action under the STU-002 behavior framework.

Teacher Permission Required (Policy Rule 3)

AI use requires explicit teacher permission. Teachers may restrict AI entirely for certain tasks (quizzes, exams, discussion posts, presentations). Teachers may permit AI only at certain stages of work (idea generation but not drafting). Assignment instructions will clearly state whether AI use is allowed and under what conditions.

Staff Responsibilities

Teachers and staff have the following responsibilities:

• Design assignments with clear AI expectations and usage guidelines
• Communicate explicitly whether AI use is permitted, restricted, or required
• Monitor for AI-generated submissions and address violations
• Provide digital citizenship and academic integrity instruction
• Document and report violations to administration

Student Responsibilities

Students have the following responsibilities:

• Use AI only as permitted by the teacher
• Disclose all AI use in assignments and work
• Complete final work independently unless instructed otherwise
• Ask the teacher when unsure whether AI use is allowed
• Treat AI as a learning support, not a replacement for learning

Standards & Legal Alignment

Standard / Law	Reference	How Addressed
WASC 2026	B2, A6	Student-centered instruction; clear policies
NSQ 2025	A7	Responsible use of emerging technologies
NSQ 2025	B2	Academic integrity and appropriate tool use
NSQ 2025	C3	Nurturing learner agency
digiTIES Values	Academic Integrity	AI use aligned with Islamic values of honesty and trustworthiness

Related Policies & Documents

• STU-002 – Student Behavior & Discipline Policy (Academic Integrity & Plagiarism)
• STU-003 – Student Participation & Engagement Policy
• STU-004 – Core Ethical Values Policy
• TECH-001 – Technology Acceptable Use Policy

Annual Policy Review Log

Date	Reviewed By	Action / Notes
04.2026	Manal Nachef, Principal / Board	Initial adoption (formalized from 2025 draft)

digiTIES Vision, Mission & Values – Policy Alignment Reference

VISION By 2030, digiTIES will stand among the world’s most respected virtual schools – a premier destination for Muslim youth seeking rigorous academics, global opportunity, and a community rooted in faith and integrity.

MISSION We equip students with knowledge, skills, and Islamic character to become confident, ethical, and engaged citizens.

CORE VALUES Islamic Excellence, Student-Centered Learning, Respect for All, Transparency & Accountability, Innovation with Purpose