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SB1711 — TN, US
SB1711 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently enacted. Tennessee SB1711 requires all state educational boards and public charter schools to adopt AI use policies [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
- Chamber
- unicameral
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| board of trustees of the University of Tennessee | Adopt a policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence technology by students, faculty, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes. | — | — |
| board of regents | Adopt 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 university | Adopt a policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence technology by students, faculty, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes. | — | — |
| local board of education | Adopt 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 school | Adopt 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
50
/ 100
Actively litigated elsewhere; named enforcement not yet observed here.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- board_director Approve a formal policy for AI use in instruction and assignments, covering students, faculty, and staff.
- general_counsel Draft a comprehensive policy on AI use, ensuring compliance with SB1711's requirements for instructional and assignment purposes.
- compliance_officer Implement procedures to ensure adherence to the new AI use policy across the institution for students, faculty, and staff.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation enacted 1/2/2024
Tennessee Mandates AI Use Policies for Students, Faculty, and Staff in Education
Tennessee SB1711 requires all state educational boards and public charter schools to adopt AI use policies [1].
This establishes specific AI governance obligations for educational institutions, signaling a focus on responsible deployment in academic settings.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB1711?
- Tennessee's SB1711, as enacted, mandates that various educational bodies within the state adopt policies governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology [1]. This includes boards of trustees for state universities, the board of regents, local boards of education, and public charter school governing bodies. The policies must specifically address AI use by students, faculty, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes. Primary source →
- Why does SB1711 matter?
- This establishes specific AI governance obligations for educational institutions, signaling a focus on responsible deployment in academic settings. Primary source →
- Who does SB1711 affect?
- This legislation directly affects the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, the board of regents, local governing boards of trustees of state universities, local boards of education, and the governing bodies of public charter schools operating within Tennessee. The scope specifically covers AI use by students, faculty, and staff for instructional and assignment purposes. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB1711?
- No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB1711?
- As of the last published update, SB1711 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "enacted". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB1711?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1711&ga=113. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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