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TN HB825: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to internet safety.

Effective Apr 11, 2025 Tennessee · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB825 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Apr 11, 2025
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In one paragraph

Tennessee HB 825 (Public Chapter 195) requires the department of education to develop social media and internet safety guidance for grades 6-12 by January 1, 2026, updated for emerging technologies, for use by school districts and charter schools from the 2026-27 school year. The guidance must include the importance of evaluating information generated by artificial intelligence and understanding the potential for misinformation when using AI. Parents may opt their child out in writing. The AI provision took effect on signing, April 11, 2025.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Tennessee middle and high schools must teach students to evaluate AI-generated content as part of internet safety instruction.

Key provisions

  1. TCA 49-6-4604(a)(7): guidance must cover evaluating AI-generated information and the potential for AI misinformation
  2. Department of education develops grades 6-12 social media and internet safety guidance by January 1, 2026
  3. Districts and public charter schools use the guidance from the 2026-27 school year
  4. Parents may opt a student out in writing

Latest legislative action

Apr 11, 2025. Signed by Governor; Public Chapter 195

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Education

Affected industries

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Same topic in other states

Utah HB0273 Classroom Technology Amendments Maryland HB504 Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act Virginia HB171 Internet safety; instruction to include key modern digital safety topics. California AB1766 Health curriculum framework: human trafficking and online safety. Florida H1361 Education North Carolina S257 2026 Appropriations Act.