New York State United Teachers calling for limits to AI, tech use in education
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) passed a resolution calling for strict limits on AI and screen time in classrooms, including a ban on 1:1 devices for pre-K through second graders and restrictions on AI use for younger students. The guidelines prioritize educator oversight, paper-based assessments, and parental collaboration to shape technology policies in schools for the 2025-2026 academic year.
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) has adopted a resolution to impose developmentally appropriate limits on artificial intelligence and technology use in K-12 education. The guidelines prohibit one-to-one screens or devices for students in pre-K through second grade, with exceptions for documented special education or translation needs. Paper-and-pencil assessments are required for all students, aligning with NYSUT’s *More Teaching, Less Testing* report. The resolution also bans student-facing AI for pre-K through second graders and restricts non-educational AI for third through eighth graders. Any AI use must be supervised by educators and designed to foster digital literacy and civic readiness. Additionally, social companion chatbots simulating human relationships are prohibited for children under 16. NYSUT will work with parents, community experts, and state leaders to implement these measures, building on New York’s 2025-2026 school year policy of a bell-to-bell cellphone ban. The union emphasizes educator guidance and family input over unchecked technology adoption in early development. The resolution reflects growing concerns about AI’s role in education, particularly for younger students, while advocating for structured, supervised integration of technology. NYSUT’s proposals aim to balance innovation with developmental appropriateness in classrooms.
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