NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)August 26, 2026Hillsborough
Florida Department of Education requires state colleges to establish AI policies
The Florida Department of Education is directing all 28 institutions within the Florida College System to create and implement formal policies regarding the use of artificial intelligence on campus. These policies must address academic integrity, student dishonesty, course assignments, and grading procedures.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)Why It Matters
Students, faculty, and staff at all 28 Florida state colleges will be subject to new, standardized institutional rules governing how AI tools can be used in academic work and grading.
Key Facts
- The Florida Department of Education is mandating AI policies for all 28 institutions in the Florida College System.
- Policies must explicitly cover academic integrity and potential academic dishonesty.
- Policies must address the use of AI in course assignments.
- Policies must address the use of AI in grading procedures.
- The mandate applies to students, staff, and campus guests.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor who prioritized the failed AI Bill of Rights.”personDaniel Perez“House Speaker who blocked the AI Bill of Rights.”organizationState Board of Education“Scheduled to consider the rule on Sept. 16.”personHenry Mack“Education Commissioner who approved the proposed rule.”organizationFlorida College System“The system of 28 institutions required to implement the new AI policies.”organizationOpenAI“Defendant in a civil lawsuit filed by Florida.”organizationFlorida Department of Education“Proposing and implementing the new AI policy requirements.”personJames Uthmeier“Attorney General involved in the lawsuit against OpenAI.”personSam Altman“CEO of OpenAI.”