Smart Tools, Wise Practice: Ethical Integration of AI in School Psychology

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in school psychology has created an urgent need for ethical guidance, as practitioners increasingly use AI tools without clear professional standards or institutional policies. This paper applies existing American Psychological Association and National Association of School Psychologists ethical principles to AI-specific challenges in school psychology practice. We examine how fundamental ethical obligations (i.e. beneficence and nonmaleficence, fidelity and responsibility, integrity, justice, and respect for rights and dignity) apply to concerns including algorithmic bias, privacy breaches, professional deskilling, and output inaccuracies. The paper provides comprehensive implementation recommendations for practitioners, trainers and organizations. By grounding AI use in established ethical frameworks, this guidance enables school psychologists to leverage AI benefits while maintaining professional standards, ensuring accurate services, and protecting student welfare in an evolving technological landscape.