Bonneville District 93 opens facilities, gender identity and AI policies to public comment

IDAHO FALLS - Families in Bonneville Joint School District 93 can now review and comment on proposed policies covering school facilities separated by sex, gender identity and generative artificial intelligence, according to the district's Nov. 12 family update. The update lists the drafts under "Policy Approved for Public Review" in its highlights from the board's Nov. 11 meeting.

Proposed Policy 9605 says the district will generally rely on the sex shown on a student's birth certificate for restrooms, changing areas and sleeping rooms. On written request, schools must offer a reasonable accommodation, which may include a single-occupant facility, the draft says.

Draft Policy 3281 says employees shall not encourage or discourage a student from adopting any particular identity, name or pronoun.

Jason Lords, executive director of learning and instruction, presented the AI draft, Policy U-2540, which sets expectations for student and staff use of generative AI. The district invites feedback before the board considers adoption. Its policy review page listed no closing date as of Friday night.

The board also recognized Julie Briggs as Idaho's 2026 School Librarian of the Year.

Source: D93 Family Update, Nov. 12; Nov. 11 agenda; Policy 9605; Policy 3281; Policy U-2540