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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.
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
If you employ teachers for grades 6-12 in Tennessee, they must complete AI training by August 1, 2027, or face potential compliance issues.
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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
Key Provisions
- Requires the Department of Education to provide a professional development course on AI.
- Course must be asynchronous and available at no cost to teachers.
- Teachers in grades 6-12 must complete the course by August 1, 2027, or within two years of licensure.
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| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Cochran | Primary |
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Compliance Checklist
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
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