HB 545: Education, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to provide at least one professional development course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom and that is made available, at no cost, to teachers in grades 6-12; requires such teachers to complete at least one department-approved professional development course on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom by the later of August 1, 2028, or within two years of becoming licensed as a teacher in this state. - Amends TCA Title 49.
HB 545 status: Introduced — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1056 (updated May 27, 2026).
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OfficialEducation, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to provide at least one professional development course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom and that is made available, at no cost, to teachers in grades 6-12; requires such teachers to complete at least ...
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Environment
Benefits
- No material impact identified
Risks
- No material impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases workforce AI literacy
- Modernizes educational instructional standards
Risks
- Potential time-cost burden for teaching staff
Society
Benefits
- Promotes technological competency in classrooms
- Standardizes training across state districts
Risks
- Potential for uneven quality in training implementation
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Implementation burden on teachers may be high depending on course length
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