# South Portland Schools Consider AI Restrictions

The South Portland Board of Education is considering a temporary ban on student use of generative AI in pre-K through grade 8 for the remainder of the 2026–27 school year while the district develops a broader policy. The proposal also calls for staff AI training, limits teacher use to district-sanctioned tools, and requires school business to be conducted on school-issued devices. No solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact has been identified.

- The proposal could shape future district needs for staff training, approved AI tools, and management of school-issued devices, but it does not establish a current purchasing opportunity.
- Education technology providers serving the district should distinguish between tools approved for teacher use and prohibited student use under the proposal.
- Contractors should not treat the proposal as an active procurement; no solicitation or award information is provided.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- South Portland Board of Education
- South Portland School Department

### Sources
- [South Portland schools to consider AI ban for grades pre-K through 8 - WMTW](https://www.wmtw.com/article/south-portland-schools-to-consider-ai-moratorium-for-grades-pre-k-through-8/74376156) - WMTW