# D.C. Council Weighs School AI Rules

D.C. Council members heard testimony from more than 100 speakers on proposed guidelines for artificial intelligence and technology in schools. Speakers raised concerns about student privacy, screen time, equitable access to devices, and maintaining human-led learning. No procurement or contract was announced, but any resulting standards could influence future school technology requirements and demand for privacy protections, age-appropriate controls, and equitable device access.

- Education agencies and school technology suppliers may need to account for privacy safeguards, age-appropriate controls, and equitable device access if the proposed guidelines shape future purchasing requirements.
- Companies serving schools should evaluate whether their AI and technology offerings support human-led learning, reflecting concerns raised in the testimony.
- The hearing signals potential future requirements, not a current solicitation or mandatory procurement change; the signal provides no contract value or procurement timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- District of Columbia Council (D.C. Council)
- District of Columbia State Board of Education (D.C. State Board of Education)
- Arlington Public Schools

### Key Quotes
> Technology should not replace experiences we know are central to learning development, including reading, writing, discussing and hands-on learning.
> — Dr. Francisco Duran, Superintendent of Arlington Public Schools

### Sources
- [D.C. Council weighs rules for AI, technology in schools | wusa9.com](https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/education/dc-council-weighs-rules-for-ai-technology-in-schools-education/65-de283e5f-4f1c-4e12-a155-309899d45412) - WUSA9