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HB1630 — TN, US

HB1630 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently enacted. Tennessee HB1630 requires state and local educational bodies to adopt policies governing AI use by students and staff for instructional purposes [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-01-02.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage
enacted
Bill status
enacted
Authority / governing body
Tennessee General Assembly
Document type
legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment

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Full obligation matrix

ActorObligationDeadlineSource
University of TennesseeAdopt a policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence technology by students, faculty, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes.
board of regentsAdopt a policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence technology by students, faculty, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes.
local governing board of trustees of a state universityAdopt a policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence technology by students, faculty, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes.
local board of educationAdopt a policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence technology by students, faculty, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes.
governing body of each public charter schoolAdopt a policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence technology by students, faculty, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes.

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Enforcement risk score

75
/ 100

Enforcement actions have been filed against named organizations under this or analogous rules.

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Role-based compliance checklist

  • board_director Ensure the development and adoption of a comprehensive policy on AI use for instructional and assignment purposes.
  • general_counsel Draft or review the AI use policy to ensure legal compliance and clarity.
  • compliance_officer Oversee the implementation and communication of the AI use policy to students, faculty, and staff.

Intelligence briefs (1)

legislation enacted 1/2/2024

Tennessee Mandates AI Use Policies for Educational Institutions

Tennessee HB1630 requires state and local educational bodies to adopt policies governing AI use by students and staff for instructional purposes [1].

This development establishes a baseline AI governance obligation for educational institutions regarding academic integrity and responsible AI use.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment

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Frequently asked questions

What is HB1630?
Tennessee's HB1630 mandates that various educational bodies, including the University of Tennessee's board of trustees, the board of regents, local university boards, local boards of education, and public charter school governing bodies, adopt policies concerning artificial intelligence technology [1]. These policies must address AI use by students, faculty, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes [2]. Primary source →
Why does HB1630 matter?
This development establishes a baseline AI governance obligation for educational institutions regarding academic integrity and responsible AI use. Primary source →
Who does HB1630 affect?
This measure impacts all public educational institutions in Tennessee, including the University of Tennessee system, state universities, local school districts, and public charter schools. The directive applies to administrative functions responsible for policy development, academic departments managing instructional technology, and human resources concerning faculty and staff guidelines. The scope covers AI use by students, faculty, and staff specifically for instructional and assignment purposes. Primary source →
What are the key dates for HB1630?
No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment Primary source →
What is the current status of HB1630?
As of the last published update, HB1630 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "enacted". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for HB1630?
The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1630&ga=113. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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