Technology Policy and Laws

These are the primary School Board Policies, Florida State Laws, and Federal Laws that govern the operation of the VCS Information Technology Services Division.

School Board Policies:

• 219 Student Technology Use
• 325 Web Management
• 427 Employee Technology Use
• 428 Staff and Student Use of Artificial Intelligence
  • District publication “Educational Use of AI: A Guide for Teachers and Students” available for 24-25SY​
  • Personal purchases of AI apps not approved for official school business or instruction without being vetted for security & acquiring personal data agreements. Use Software Approval Process.​
  • Current AI productivity tools in VCS is Microsoft Copilot & Canva Magic Write to search for information, create text and images. 
• 522 Staff Use of School District Cellular Telephones
• 524 Employee Use of Social Media Networks
• 527 Software Selection, Adoption, and Retirement

Florida State Laws:

• CS/HB 379 (2023) - Technology in K-12 Public Schools

• Student Online Personal Information Protection Act and FLDOE Rule

Federal Laws:

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)