HB0545Enacted

Amends TCA Title 49.

Tennessee HB0545 requires the Department of Education to offer at least one no-cost professional development course on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom for teachers in grades 6-12. It mandates that these teachers complete a department-approved course on this topic by August 1, 2027, or within two years of obtaining their teaching license, whichever is later. The bill aims to enhance educators' understanding and integration of artificial intelligence in their teaching practices.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0545 requires the Department of Education to offer at least one no-cost professional development course on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom for teachers in grades 6-12. It mandates that these teachers complete a department-approved course on this topic by August 1, 2027, or within two years of obtaining their teaching license, whichever is later. The bill aims to enhance educators' understanding and integration of artificial intelligence in their teaching practices.

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Sponsor

Cochran, Mark

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 29, 2025

Last Action

May 27, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1056

Subjects
Education, Dept. ofTeachers, Principals and School PersonnelSchools, CharterLocal Education AgenciesEducation

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