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HB0545 — TN, US
HB0545 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. Tennessee HB0545 mandates AI professional development for grades 6-12 teachers by August 1, 2027 [2]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-29.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: August 1, 2027, or within two years of becoming licensed as a teacher in this state, whichever is later.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | The Department of Education must provide at least one professional development course offering asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. | — | — |
| agency | The Department of Education must make the professional development course available at no cost to teachers in grades 6-12. | — | — |
| user | Teachers in grades 6-12 must complete at least one department-approved professional development course on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. | 2027-08-01 or within two years of becoming licensed, whichever is later | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- education_administrators Develop or approve at least one professional development course on AI use in the classroom for grades 6-12.
- education_administrators Ensure the professional development course is provided asynchronously and at no cost to eligible teachers.
- hr_director Implement a system to track completion of AI professional development for all teachers in grades 6-12.
- teachers Complete at least one department-approved professional development course on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. (2027-08-01 or within two years of becoming licensed, whichever is later)
Intelligence briefs (2)
Tennessee Mandates AI Professional Development for Grades 6-12 Teachers
Tennessee HB0545 mandates AI professional development for grades 6-12 teachers by August 1, 2027 [2].
This establishes a state-level AI literacy obligation for public educators, signaling a focus on responsible AI integration in K-12 curricula.
Deadline: August 1, 2027, or within two years of becoming licensed as a teacher in this state, whichever is later.
Primary source →Tennessee Mandates AI Professional Development for 6-12 Teachers
Tennessee HB0545 mandates AI professional development for 6-12 teachers, with a course provided by the Department of Education [1].
This establishes a state-level training obligation for educators, impacting AI literacy and responsible deployment in K-12 settings.
Deadline: August 1, 2027, or within two years of becoming licensed as a teacher in this state, whichever is later.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB0545?
- The Tennessee Department of Education is required to develop and provide at least one free, asynchronous professional development course on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom [1]. Teachers in grades 6-12 must complete one such department-approved course by August 1, 2027, or within two years of licensure, whichever is later [2]. This initiative aims to equip educators with foundational knowledge for integrating AI into their teaching practices. Primary source →
- Why does HB0545 matter?
- This establishes a state-level AI literacy obligation for public educators, signaling a focus on responsible AI integration in K-12 curricula. Primary source →
- Who does HB0545 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects the Tennessee Department of Education, which is tasked with developing and providing the required professional development courses. Additionally, all public school teachers in Tennessee teaching grades 6-12 are within scope, as they are mandated to complete at least one approved course. This initiative impacts AI use cases within educational settings, focusing on teacher preparedness and pedagogical integration of AI tools. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB0545?
- August 1, 2027, or within two years of becoming licensed as a teacher in this state, whichever is later. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB0545?
- As of the last published update, HB0545 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB0545?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB0545&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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