Senate Bill 2105 amends Tennessee education law to establish guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public charter schools and local school boards. The bill mandates that each public charter school must publish its governing board's policy on AI usage for instructional and assignment purposes on its website. Additionally, it requires local school boards to adopt a similar policy, which must be implemented by the 2024-2025 school year. The boards are also tasked with reporting their compliance to the Department of Education annually by July 1, starting in 2024, detailing the adopted policy and enforcement strategies.

The bill specifically defines "artificial intelligence" and emphasizes the importance of transparency by requiring both charter schools and local boards to make their policies publicly accessible online. The legal language in Section 2 replaces an existing subdivision regarding policy adoption, ensuring that the new AI policy framework is clearly outlined and enforced. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, to allow for adequate preparation and implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-13-118, 49-2-203(a), 49-2-203