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SB0514 — TN, US
SB0514 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. Tennessee SB0514 introduces new requirements for K-12 public education regarding AI literacy instruction [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill, sourced directly from the issuing authority.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon passage.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Provide age-appropriate instruction to students on how to access, utilize, and critically evaluate various artificial intelligence tools within the curriculum taught by the educator. | Upon enactment and issuance of guidance. | — |
| agency | Issue guidance on how to implement the required instruction. | Upon enactment. | — |
| agency | Provide a professional development program in artificial intelligence education for educators, subject to available funding. | Upon enactment and subject to funding availability. | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the bill's progress for enactment. (Ongoing)
- product_manager Prepare for integrating AI instruction into age-appropriate curriculum following state guidance. (Upon issuance of guidance.)
- hr_director Plan for educator professional development in AI education once state programs are available and funded. (As state programs become available.)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- education_tech, professional_development
Educational technology vendors may see increased demand for AI-related tools and professional development programs that align with state curriculum requirements and critical evaluation principles.
Sample vendor questions
- How does your AI tool support age-appropriate instruction for students?
- What resources do you provide for educators to understand and teach critical evaluation of AI?
- Do your tools align with the anticipated guidance from the Tennessee Department of Education?
- What professional development options do you offer for educators on using your AI tools effectively and safely in the classroom?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Tennessee Bill Mandates AI Literacy Instruction in Public Schools
Tennessee SB0514 introduces new requirements for K-12 public education regarding AI literacy instruction [1].
This development signals a legislative push for proactive public education on AI capabilities and critical evaluation.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon passage.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB0514?
- Tennessee SB0514, as introduced, mandates that local education agencies and public charter schools provide students with age-appropriate instruction on accessing, utilizing, and critically evaluating AI tools within their curriculum [1]. The bill further requires the Department of Education to issue implementation guidance and establish a professional development program in AI education for educators, contingent on funding availability [1]. Primary source →
- Why does SB0514 matter?
- This development signals a legislative push for proactive public education on AI capabilities and critical evaluation. Primary source →
- Who does SB0514 affect?
- This bill primarily affects local education agencies and public charter schools within Tennessee. The Department of Education is also tasked with developing curriculum guidance and professional development programs for educators. The scope is broad, impacting all students enrolled in these institutions, and requires integration of AI literacy into existing curricula across various subjects. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB0514?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon passage. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB0514?
- As of the last published update, SB0514 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB0514?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0514&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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