EPIC urges D.C. Council to adopt strong AI edtech procurement guidelines to protect student privacy

Ce qui s’est passé

EPIC submitted public testimony to the D.C. Council Committee of the Whole on Oct. 9, 2026, urging the adoption of procurement guardrails for AI and automated decision‑making tools in schools. The testimony recommends a risk‑assessment framework, restrictions on high‑risk use cases, and greater transparency and recourse for students affected by edtech.

Pourquoi c’est important pour la confiance et la conformité

• Its status is announced. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
• The testimony calls for privacy‑focused procurement standards for AI‑driven educational technology in D.C. schools.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Revisit retention schedules and data minimisation for the data involved.
3. Map the security requirements to existing controls and close gaps.
4. Inventory AI or automated decision systems in scope and their assessments.
5. Review age assurance and protections for minors' data.