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TN HB0545
Bill
Status
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Cochran
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AI Summary
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Tennessee Department of Education must provide at least one free, asynchronous professional development course on artificial intelligence use in the classroom for grades 6-12 teachers
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Course content must be created by an entity with experience in computer science or another STEM field
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Teachers in grades 6-12 must complete at least one department-approved AI training course by August 1, 2027, or within two years of becoming licensed, whichever is later
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Local education agencies and public charter schools must approve professional development points for completion of the AI training
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Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.
Education, Dept. of
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025
4/9/2025