Tennessee HB0531 mandates age-appropriate AI instruction for students starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Tennessee HB0531 requires local education agencies and public charter schools to provide age-appropriate instruction on artificial intelligence tools starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The Department of Education will issue guidance on this instruction, including basic AI concepts, practical applications, responsible usage, tool access, and critical thinking skills. The act also mandates a professional development program in AI education for educators, subject to available funding. This act takes effect upon becoming a law.

Tennessee HB0531 mandates age-appropriate AI instruction for students starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Tennessee HB0531 requires local education agencies and public charter schools to provide age-appropriate instruction on artificial intelligence tools starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The Department of Education will issue guidance on this instruction, including basic AI concepts, practical applications, responsible usage, tool access, and critical thinking skills. The act also mandates a professional development program in AI education for educators, subject to available funding. This act takes effect upon becoming a law.