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TN SB677: Teacher training course on AI in the classroom

Official title: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.

Effective May 22, 2026 Tennessee · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 8, 2026 · official bill text

SB677 · where it stands

All steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since May 22, 2026
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In one paragraph

Tennessee's SB 677 (Public Chapter 1056) requires the Department of Education to provide at least one professional development course with asynchronous instruction on using artificial intelligence in the classroom, free to teachers in grades 6-12 and usable for professional development points, with content created by an entity experienced in a field such as computer science or STEM. Teachers in grades 6-12 must complete at least one department-approved AI course by August 1, 2028, or within two years of becoming licensed in Tennessee, whichever is later. Signed May 22, 2026 (Public Chapter 1056); effective on signing.

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What it means for business

No duties for businesses. Tennessee teachers in grades 6-12 must complete a department-approved course on AI in the classroom by August 1, 2028 (or within two years of licensure); the state's free course must be built by an entity with computer science or STEM experience.

Key provisions

  1. New section in Tenn. Code Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 2: the Department of Education must provide at least one professional development course that gives asynchronous instruction on the use of AI in the classroom
  2. The course is available at no cost to teachers in grades 6-12 and may be used to earn professional development points
  3. Course content must be created by an entity with experience in a related subject area, such as computer science or another STEM field
  4. Teachers in grades 6-12 must complete at least one department-approved AI-in-the-classroom course by August 1, 2028, or within two years of becoming licensed in Tennessee, whichever is later
  5. Each LEA and public charter school must approve professional development points for completing at least one department-approved AI training
  6. Senate Amendment 1 moved the completion deadline from August 1, 2027 to August 1, 2028
  7. Passed the Senate 32-0 (April 6, 2026) and the House 88-0 (April 21, 2026, substituted for HB 545); signed May 22, 2026 (Public Chapter 1056); effective on becoming law

Latest legislative action

May 27, 2026. Pub. Ch. 1056 (signed by the Governor May 22, 2026)

Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)

NameRoleDistrict
R Sponsor SD-011
R Sponsor SD-013
R Sponsor SD-008
D Sponsor SD-033
R Sponsor SD-032

Roll call votes (showing 3 of 4)

H Floor Vote: VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Apr 21, 2026

88 yea0 nayPassed

S Floor Vote: VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration Apr 6, 2026

32 yea0 nayPassed

S SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0 Mar 24, 2026

11 yea0 nayPassed

Amendments (1)

  • SA0837 Not adopted 2026-03-24

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Education

Affected industries

EducationGovernment

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