Disciplining AI Use: How School District Codes of Conduct Govern Students’ Use of AI in Florida
This research report examines how Florida public school district codes of conduct address student use of AI, including links to academic dishonesty and technology misuse. Fewer than one-quarter of districts explicitly referenced AI in their codes of conduct, primarily within academic integrity sections, and all districts that referenced AI allowed AI use under some circumstances rather than complete prohibitions. Findings are paired with example codes of conduct to inform district-level policy and promote proactive approaches by schools to AI-related student behavior.
2025 Higher Ed Legislative Summary
This brief is designed to provide a clear, concise overview of key components of several significant higher education bills passed during the 2025 legislative session. It is intended for a general audience and aims to present accessible overviews of key legislative developments in Florida.
2025 K-12 Legislative Summary
To promote clarity and accessibility around K-12 education policy developments in Florida, the UF Education Policy Research Center presents this 2025 legislative brief. This brief is designed to provide a clear, concise overview of key components of several...
Roll Call: Unpacking Chronic Absenteeism in Florida
Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10% or more of school days, has significant negative consequences on academic performance and long-term student success. In Florida, chronic absenteeism rates have surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, with notable increases from 2018 to 2023. This brief explores trends in absenteeism across the state, with a particular focus on the variation in such absenteeism and relationship between absenteeism and socioeconomic factors, such as students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (FRPL). The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions, considering school and district-specific challenges, to address the root causes of chronic absenteeism and improve student engagement and academic outcomes across Florida.