Portland parents and student push for limits on classroom screens and AI in student-privacy policy debate
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Portland Public Schools' policy committee heard public testimony on a proposed student-privacy and "safe schools" policy required by Oregon state law (SB 1538 and HB 479). Parents and a fourth-grade student urged the district to limit screen-based instruction and restrict student access to generative AI, while also raising concerns about vendor data collection, specifically regarding an Amira pilot program. District staff stated the draft policy aligns with state law and that legal counsel will review vendor contracts. No formal vote was taken during the meeting.
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bskyPortland parents and student push for limits on classroom screens and AI in student-privacy policy debatecitizenportal.aiKey quotes
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Public commenters raised concerns about vendor data collection, notably an Amira pilot
Staff said the draft aligns with SB 1538 and HB 479 and that legal will review contracts
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