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Mayor Bans Student-Facing AI for Grades 2–K Through 8

9/6/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani bans student-facing generative AI for grades 2-K through 8 in 2026-27.
The moratorium covers nearly 600,000 public-school students from 2-K to eighth grade.
No individual screen devices may be used by students until third grade.
High schoolers may join limited AI pilots after completing two 45-minute AI literacy modules.
Companion-style AI chatbots are prohibited for all grades, including high school.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani bans student-facing generative AI for grades 2-K through 8 in 2026-27.
The moratorium covers nearly 600,000 public-school students from 2-K to eighth grade.
No individual screen devices may be used by students until third grade.
High schoolers may join limited AI pilots after completing two 45-minute AI literacy modules.
Companion-style AI chatbots are prohibited for all grades, including high school.