Question 1

Is SafeGradeAI free for parents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Parents can browse the public tool directory, read partial evaluations, and download The Family AI Safety Starter Pack for free. Some advanced family resources are part of the optional paid membership.

Question 2

How do you decide a tool is safe for kids?

Accepted Answer

We score every tool against a published rubric covering data privacy, age-appropriate design, content safety, transparency, and developer accountability. Scores are reproducible and we publish our methodology.

Question 3

Do you accept payment from the vendors you review?

Accepted Answer

Vendors can pay for an evaluation to be conducted, but they cannot pay for a particular score. Sponsored evaluations are clearly labeled and follow the same rubric.

Question 4

What ages does SafeGradeAI cover?

Accepted Answer

Our age-band guidance covers K-12 (roughly ages 5-18), with notes on tools designed for younger children and tools more appropriate for older teens.

Question 5

How is SafeGradeAI different from a procurement checklist?

Accepted Answer

Procurement checklists capture compliance attestations. SafeGradeAI evaluates how a tool actually behaves with student input, what it does with data, and whether its safety claims hold up in practice.

Question 6

Can our district use SafeGradeAI tiers as our internal standard?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Districts adopt our tier framework as the minimum bar for classroom-approved tools, then layer their own local requirements on top.

Question 7

Do you cover COPPA, FERPA, and state student-privacy laws?

Accepted Answer

Every evaluation captures the vendor's posture on COPPA, FERPA, and major state laws (CA, IL, NY, TX). We do not provide legal advice — we surface the evidence your legal team needs.

Question 8

How do we get started?

Accepted Answer

Reach out via our contact page. We will walk through your existing tool list, the certification framework, and how to roll it out to staff and parents.

Question 9

Do you offer training for teachers?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we offer self-paced guides, the AI Tool Analyzer for live decisions, and live workshops for school and district teams on the paid plans.

Question 10

How do I submit my tool for evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Use the Submit a Tool form. We accept submissions from vendors and from independent parents and educators. There is a transparent timeline and intake process.

Question 11

What does certification get my company?

Accepted Answer

A SafeGradeAI tier (KidSafe, Tween Approved, or Teen Approved) plus a verifiable certification page, a usage badge, and inclusion in our directory. Certification is renewed annually.

Question 12

Can we appeal a score?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our approval process documents the appeal path, including the timeline and the evidence we will accept.

Question 13

Is the methodology public?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the full rubric, weights, and tier thresholds are on the Methodology page. We treat reproducibility as a feature, not a risk.

Question 14

What does certification cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on your tool's scope and audience. See the Certification page or contact us for a quote.

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