SB0677

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.

Complete·5/27/26

Tennessee SB0677 mandates teachers in grades 6-12 to complete an approved AI training course by August 1, 2027.

Tennessee SB0677 amends the state's education code to require teachers in grades six through twelve to complete a professional development course on using artificial intelligence in the classroom. This requirement must be fulfilled by August 1, 2027, or within two years of becoming licensed as a teacher in Tennessee, whichever is later. The Department of Education will provide at least one approved course, available at no cost, which can be used by teachers to earn professional development points.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

88 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 24

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 17

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1056

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.