https://edictai.org/states/tn/feed.xml 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z Edictai https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2025-2026-hb-1946 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Became law. Directs the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to study potential state regulation of artificial intelligence systems and generative AI chatbots and publish a report. The study must evaluate potential economic impacts on educational institutions, among others, and review safeguards for minors.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2025-2026-hb-545 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Became law. Requires the Department of Education to provide at least one free asynchronous professional development course on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom for teachers in grades 6-12. Requires those teachers to complete such a course by August 1, 2028, or within two years of becoming licensed, and requires LEAs and public charter schools to award professional development points for it.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2025-2026-sb-1700 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Became law. Directs the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to study potential state regulation of artificial intelligence systems and generative AI chatbots and publish a report. The study must evaluate potential economic impacts on educational institutions, among others, and review safeguards for minors.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2025-2026-sb-677 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Became law. Requires the Department of Education to provide at least one free asynchronous professional development course on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom for teachers in grades 6-12. Requires those teachers to complete such a course by August 1, 2028, or within two years of becoming licensed, and requires LEAs and public charter schools to award professional development points for it.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2025-2026-hb-2416 2026-02-05T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Requires each public charter school to publish its governing board's policy on the use of artificial intelligence by students, teachers and staff on its website. Retains the requirement that local boards of education adopt such AI policies and directs them to have each school publish the policy on its website.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2025-2026-sb-2105 2026-02-05T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Requires each public charter school to publish its governing board's policy on the use of artificial intelligence by students, teachers and staff on its website. Retains the requirement that local boards of education adopt such AI policies and directs them to have each school publish the policy on its website.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2025-2026-hb-825 2025-04-28T00:00:00Z

Became law. Enacts the Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act, directing the Department of Education to develop guidance for social media and internet safety instruction in grades 6-12 and requiring schools to provide that instruction. The guidance must emphasize evaluating information generated by artificial intelligence and the potential for AI misinformation.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2025-2026-sb-811 2025-04-28T00:00:00Z

Became law. Enacts the Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act, directing the Department of Education to develop guidance for social media and internet safety instruction in grades 6-12 and requiring schools to provide that instruction. The guidance must emphasize evaluating information generated by artificial intelligence and the potential for AI misinformation.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2025-2026-sb-514 2025-03-19T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Requires each LEA and public charter school, beginning in 2026-2027, to provide age-appropriate instruction on accessing, using, and critically evaluating artificial intelligence tools, aligned with Department of Education guidance. Directs the department to issue that guidance and, subject to funding, to provide AI professional development for educators.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2025-2026-hb-531 2025-03-18T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. As introduced, would require local education agencies and public charter schools to provide age-appropriate instruction on accessing, using, and critically evaluating AI tools, and would require the Department of Education to issue implementation guidance and, subject to available funding, provide AI professional development for educators. It was taken off notice in the House Education Committee in March 2025.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2025-2026-hb-933 2025-03-18T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Directs the Department of Education to establish a three-year grant pilot program, subject to appropriations, for eligible school districts to purchase artificial intelligence weapons detection systems for schools. Systems must identify weapons on school grounds and notify law enforcement and school administrators, and the department must report annually on the program.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2025-2026-sb-814 2025-02-24T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Directs the Department of Education to establish a three-year grant pilot program, subject to appropriations, for eligible school districts to purchase artificial intelligence weapons detection systems for schools. Systems must identify weapons on school grounds and notify law enforcement and school administrators, and the department must report annually on the program.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2023-2024-hb-2325 2024-05-29T00:00:00Z

Became law. Creates the Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to develop an action plan on artificial intelligence in state government and the economy. The council must report on AI's labor market impact and propose policy changes related to workforce development, educational systems and research opportunities for colleges and universities.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2023-2024-sb-2530 2024-05-29T00:00:00Z

Became law. Creates the Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to develop an action plan on artificial intelligence in state government and the economy. The council must report on AI's labor market impact and propose policy changes related to workforce development, educational systems and research opportunities for colleges and universities.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2023-2024-sb-2765 2024-04-19T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Enacts the Protecting Tennessee Schools and Events Act, directing the Department of Education, subject to appropriations, to contract for walk-through metal detectors for school districts. Contract evaluation criteria favor systems able to integrate an artificial intelligence-powered camera array for detecting exposed weapons.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2023-2024-hb-2344 2024-04-17T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Enacts the Protecting Tennessee Schools and Events Act, directing the Department of Education, subject to appropriations, to contract for walk-through metal detectors for school districts. Contract evaluation criteria favor systems able to integrate an artificial intelligence-powered camera array for detecting exposed weapons.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2023-2024-hb-1630 2024-03-19T00:00:00Z

Became law. Requires the University of Tennessee board, the board of regents and each state university board to adopt a policy on the use of artificial intelligence by students, faculty and staff for instruction and assignments by July 1, 2025. Requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt such policies for the 2024-2025 school year and report compliance to the Department of Education.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2023-2024-sb-1711 2024-03-19T00:00:00Z

Became law. Requires each local board of education and public charter school governing body to adopt a policy on the use of artificial intelligence by students, teachers, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes, implemented by the 2024-2025 school year with annual compliance reports to the Department of Education. It also requires the University of Tennessee, the Board of Regents, and each state university board to adopt such a policy by July 1, 2025.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2023-2024-sb-2678 2024-03-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Creates the Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to develop an action plan on artificial intelligence in state government and the economy. The council must report on AI's labor market impact and propose policy changes related to workforce development, educational systems and research opportunities for colleges and universities.

https://edictai.org/states/tn/#us-tn-2023-2024-hb-2747 2024-03-12T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Creates the Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to develop an action plan on artificial intelligence in state government and the economy. The council must report on AI's labor market impact and propose policy changes related to workforce development, educational systems and research opportunities for colleges and universities.