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AI Summary
SB 814 establishes a three-year pilot program for grants to local education agencies to purchase AI weapons detection systems for schools.
Business Impact
If you operate a school in Tennessee, you must apply for AI weapons detection system grants to enhance safety or risk inadequate security measures.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
SB 814 aims to enhance school safety in Tennessee by introducing a grant program for artificial intelligence weapons detection systems. Local education agencies can apply for funding to equip schools lacking such technology.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a three-year pilot program for AI weapons detection systems.
- Grants available to eligible local education agencies.
- Targets schools without existing AI weapons detection systems.
Latest Legislative Action
Sponsor(s) Added.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Powers R | Sponsor | SD-022 |
| Raumesh Akbari D | Sponsor | SD-029 |
| Todd Gardenhire R | Sponsor | SD-010 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 ·
Feb 19, 2025
9 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (1)
SA0004
Pending
2025-02-19
Compliance Checklist
Apply for grants to purchase AI weapons detection systems.
Who: Local education agencies (LEAs)
Deadline: Not specified
Who: Local education agencies (LEAs)
Deadline: Not specified
Full Legal Analysis
SB 814 mandates the Tennessee Department of Education to establish a three-year pilot program focused on artificial intelligence weapons detection systems in schools. The program will provide grants to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) for the purchase of these systems, specifically targeting schools that currently do not have such technology in place. The bill emphasizes the importance of integrating AI technology to enhance security measures in educational settings.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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