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HB2416 — TN, US
HB2416 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. Tennessee HB2416 introduces a new requirement for public schools to develop and publish policies on AI use [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-22.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon becoming law.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Each public charter school must publish the policy adopted by its governing board on the use of artificial intelligence by students, teachers, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes on its website. | Upon enactment and policy adoption (no specific date provided) | — |
| agency | Each local board of education must direct each school under its management and control to publish the policy adopted by the local board on the use of artificial intelligence by students, teachers, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes on the school's website. | Upon enactment and policy adoption (no specific date provided) | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- board_director Adopt a policy on the use of artificial intelligence by students, teachers, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes. (Upon enactment (no specific date provided))
- compliance_officer Ensure the adopted AI use policy is published on the school's official website. (Upon enactment (no specific date provided))
- general_counsel Review the adopted AI use policy for compliance with the requirements of this bill and other applicable laws. (Upon enactment (no specific date provided))
Intelligence briefs (1)
Tennessee Bill Mandates AI Use Policies for Public Schools
Tennessee HB2416 introduces a new requirement for public schools to develop and publish policies on AI use [1].
This signals increasing regulatory attention to AI governance within educational settings, focusing on responsible AI deployment in public schools.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon becoming law.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB2416?
- Tennessee House Bill 2416 (HB2416) mandates that public charter schools publish policies on the use of artificial intelligence by students, teachers, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes on their websites [1]. Local boards of education are also required to direct each school under their management and control to publish similar AI use policies on the school's website [1]. Primary source →
- Why does HB2416 matter?
- This signals increasing regulatory attention to AI governance within educational settings, focusing on responsible AI deployment in public schools. Primary source →
- Who does HB2416 affect?
- This development primarily impacts public charter schools, local boards of education, and public schools in Tennessee. Organizations involved in AI education technology or content creation for the K-12 sector may also consider the policy implications for their products and services. The scope specifically targets AI use for instructional and assignment purposes. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB2416?
- No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon becoming law. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB2416?
- As of the last published update, HB2416 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB2416?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2416&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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