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Education, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to provide at least one professional development course that provides asynchronous instr… Verified

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Education, Dept. of - 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

TN HB 545: Education, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to provide at least one professional development course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intellig

Business Impact

If you employ teachers for grades 6-12 in Tennessee, they must complete AI training by August 1, 2027, or face potential compliance issues.

State
Tennessee
Bill Number
HB 545
Status
Unknown
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Apr 21, 2026
Last Verified
Apr 24, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 24, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
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
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Education

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What This Means

Education, Dept. of - 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

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

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Bill Sponsors

Name Role
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Roll Call Votes

HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/25/2025 Passed (1) · Mar 25, 2025
17 Yea 0 Nay 1 Other Passed ✓
HOUSE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee 2/25/2025 Passed (2) · Feb 25, 2025
6 Yea 0 Nay Passed ✓

Compliance Checklist

Complete a department-approved professional development course on AI
Who: Teachers in grades 6-12
Deadline: By August 1, 2027, or within two years of becoming licensed
Penalty: Potential compliance issues for non-completion

Related & Companion Bills

Tennessee SB 677 — Education, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the departmen…

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