New York City Public Schools

Rule Changes

Banned student-facing AI through eighth grade

Starting early next year, Google accounts issued by K-12 schools will have Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Gemini in Classroom and Google Search switched off unless an administrator turns each one on. Google clarified after criticism that schools can leave the Gemini apps off and still enable Search. But Search carries AI Overviews and AI Mode that cannot be switched off, so a school that bans AI still gives up student search.

Updated Nov 3

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Imposed a one-year K-8 generative AI moratorium for 2026-27

New York City banned student-facing generative AI in public schools through eighth grade this fall, and Los Angeles blocked it on all district devices. The two largest U.S. districts have reversed the permissive embrace of ChatGPT they adopted in 2023.

Updated Sep 7