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TN HB0545
TN HB0545AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the department to provide at least one professional development course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom and that is made available, at no cost, to teachers in grades 6-12; requires such teachers to complete at least one department-approved professional development course on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom by August 1, 2027, or within two years of becoming licensed as a teacher in this state, whichever is later. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to develop and provide a free, asynchronous professional development course on using artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom for teachers of grades 6-12. The course must be created by an entity with expertise in a related field like computer science or another STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline, and teachers can use the course to earn professional development points. Specifically, 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 as a teacher in Tennessee, whichever comes later. Local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools will be required to approve professional development points for teachers who complete the AI training in accordance with state board of education licensure policies. The bill aims to help educators understand and effectively integrate AI tools into classroom instruction and learning environments.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025 (on 04/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0545&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0545 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0545.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0545.pdf |
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