LEVERAGING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR DATA, DECISIONS, AND EFFICIENCY IN SCHOOL GOVERNANCE

This article examines the strategic significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern school management. It highlights the key directions of AI application — deep data analysis, identification of individual learning needs, efficient use of resources, and monitoring of safety. The study also emphasizes the necessity of human–AI collaboration, the importance of addressing ethical issues such as data protection and algorithmic errors, and the development of digital literacy among educational leaders.Particular attention is paid to the Presidential Decision No. PQ-4996 of 17 February 2021 (“On measures to create conditions for the accelerated introduction of AI technologies”) and the Presidential Decree No. PF-6079 of 5 October 2020 (“On approval of the Digital Uzbekistan – 2030 Strategy”), which provide the political and practical foundations for the integration of AI into educational processes and school governance.The article concludes that the main challenges lie in maintaining the balance between automation and human oversight, as well as ensuring equitable access to technology. Ultimately, AI should not replace school leaders but rather serve as an effective tool to support and enhance their management functions.