Illinois schools face updated obligations to address AI-generated deepfakes as the state incorporated them into cyberbullying regulations. A bill amended Illinois’ school cyberbullying framework to include the generation and distribution of AI deepfakes—videos, images, or audio—without consent. The change is designed to give districts a clearer policy tool as schools report a rise in misuse, including student-created sexually explicit content involving classmates. By July 1, districts were expected to update cyberbullying policies, pursue disciplinary measures aligned to the new framework, and educate students and families on consequences. Officials and experts said the update matters because it plugs a gap where schools previously struggled to apply existing cyberbullying laws to AI-specific harms. At the same time, advocates cautioned that policies must include reporting protocols and support for targeted students, not only discipline. District-level implementation described in coverage includes cyberbullying policy updates that explicitly reference AI, deepfakes, and likeness terms, reflecting operational steps schools are now taking as the issue grows.