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AI Summary
The bill mandates professional development courses on AI for teachers in grades 6-12, to be completed by August 1, 2027.
Business Impact
If you employ teachers for grades 6-12 in Tennessee, they must complete AI training by August 1, 2027, or risk losing their license.
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
SB 677 requires Tennessee teachers in grades 6-12 to complete a professional development course on artificial intelligence by August 1, 2027. This initiative aims to enhance educators' understanding and application of AI in the classroom, ensuring they are equipped to integrate technology effectively into their teaching practices.
Key Provisions
- Requires at least one professional development course on AI for teachers in grades 6-12.
- Course must be available at no cost to teachers.
- Teachers must complete the course by August 1, 2027, or within two years of licensure.
- The course must be department-approved.
- Focuses on the use of AI in the classroom.
- Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49.
Latest Legislative Action
Signed by Governor.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Watson R | Sponsor | SD-011 |
| Dawn White R | Sponsor | SD-013 |
| Jessie Seal R | Sponsor | SD-008 |
| London Lamar D | Sponsor | SD-033 |
| Paul Rose 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 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Floor Vote: VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration ·
Apr 6, 2026
32 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
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 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (1)
SA0837
Pending
2026-03-24
Compliance Checklist
Complete a professional development course on AI
Who: Teachers in grades 6-12
Deadline: By August 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential loss of teaching license
Who: Teachers in grades 6-12
Deadline: By August 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential loss of teaching license
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Full Legal Analysis
SB 677 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to require the Department of Education to provide at least one professional development course focused on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. This course must be available at no cost to teachers in grades 6-12. Furthermore, the bill mandates that these teachers complete at least one department-approved professional development course on AI by August 1, 2027, or within two years of obtaining their teaching license, whichever is later. The bill aims to ensure that educators are adequately trained to incorporate AI into their teaching methods, reflecting the growing importance of technology in education.
Official Source
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