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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough

Florida Department of Education requires state colleges to establish AI policies

The Florida Department of Education is mandating that all 28 institutions within the Florida College System create formal policies regarding the use of artificial intelligence. These policies must address academic integrity, grading standards, and the use of AI in course assignments for students, staff, and campus visitors.

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Why It Matters

This directive establishes a uniform requirement for how AI tools are permitted or restricted in academic work across all 28 state colleges, directly impacting student conduct and faculty grading procedures.

Key Facts

  • The Florida Department of Education is requiring all 28 Florida College System institutions to develop AI policies.
  • Policies must explicitly address academic integrity and dishonesty related to AI use.
  • Policies must cover the use of AI in course assignments.
  • Policies must cover the use of AI in grading processes.
  • The mandate applies to students, staff, and guests on campus.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor who prioritized AI legislation”personDaniel Perez“House Speaker who blocked AI legislation”locationPolk State College“Site of the upcoming Sept. 16 board meeting”organizationState Board of Education“Scheduled to consider the rule on Sept. 16”personHenry Mack“Education Commissioner who approved the proposed rule”organizationFlorida College System“Includes 28 institutions subject to the new AI policy requirements”organizationOpenAI“Defendant in a civil lawsuit filed by Florida”organizationFlorida Department of Education“Proposing and implementing the new AI rules”personJames Uthmeier“Attorney General involved in lawsuit against OpenAI”personSam Altman“CEO of OpenAI”