Terms of Use and Disclaimer

Last updated: May 2026  ·  SpedGenie EdTech  ·  spedgenie.com

⚠️ IMPORTANT: SpedGenie is an AI-powered writing assistance tool. All content generated by SpedGenie must be reviewed, verified, and approved by the qualified professional responsible for the student before use in any official IEP document, ARD meeting, evaluation report, or legal proceeding. SpedGenie does not replace professional judgment.

1. What SpedGenie Is

SpedGenie is an AI-powered writing assistance platform designed to support special education teachers and related service providers in drafting instructional content, Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) narratives, annual goals, short-term objectives, lesson plans, and other IEP-related documentation.

SpedGenie is a productivity and writing support tool. It is not a licensed legal service, clinical service, medical service, psychological service, or therapeutic service of any kind.

2. Professional Responsibility Disclaimer

All content generated by SpedGenie — including but not limited to PLAAFP narratives, annual goals, short-term objectives, transition statements, lesson plans, and accommodation recommendations — is a starting point for professional review and not a final document.

The qualified professional responsible for the student — including the case manager, special education teacher, speech-language pathologist, licensed psychologist, or other credentialed provider — bears full professional and legal responsibility for:

SpedGenie EdTech assumes no liability for the use of generated content in official IEP documents, ARD proceedings, due process hearings, or any other legal or educational context.

3. FERPA and Student Privacy

SpedGenie is designed to be FERPA-safe by design. SpedGenie does not require users to enter student personally identifiable information (PII) including student names, student ID numbers, date of birth, or Social Security numbers.

Users are solely responsible for ensuring that any information they choose to reference while using SpedGenie is handled in accordance with:

SpedGenie EdTech strongly advises users not to enter student names, ID numbers, or other personally identifiable information into any SpedGenie input field. The platform is designed to function without student PII.

4. IDEA and Legal Compliance

SpedGenie content references the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400–1482, and related federal regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 300. SpedGenie also references Texas Education Code Chapter 29 and 19 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 89 for Texas-based users.

Use of SpedGenie does not guarantee compliance with IDEA, state education codes, or district policies. Educators and districts remain fully responsible for ensuring that all IEP documents meet applicable legal requirements. SpedGenie-generated content should be reviewed by qualified personnel and, where appropriate, legal counsel before submission.

5. AI-Generated Content Limitations

SpedGenie uses artificial intelligence to generate content based on information provided by the user. AI-generated content may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Users should be aware that:

6. No Guarantee of Outcomes

SpedGenie makes no guarantee that use of the platform will result in improved student outcomes, IEP compliance, ARD approval, or any specific educational result. The quality of outcomes depends on the professional expertise, judgment, and implementation of the educator using the tool.

7. Intended Users

SpedGenie is intended for use by licensed and credentialed education professionals including special education teachers, case managers, related service providers, and special education administrators. SpedGenie is not intended for direct use by students, parents, or non-credentialed individuals in the preparation of official IEP documents.

8. Contact and Questions

If you have questions about these terms, the appropriate use of SpedGenie-generated content, or data privacy practices, please contact:

SpedGenie EdTech
League City, Texas
hello@spedgenie.com
spedgenie.com