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Tennessee House requires state guidance on social media, internet and AI safety in grades 6–12
Summary
The House passed legislation directing the Department of Education to issue guidance for local school systems and charter schools on classroom instruction about social media, internet and artificial-intelligence safety for students in grades 6–12; the bill allows parental opt-outs and prompted debate over classroom time and content restrictions.
The Tennessee House passed House Bill 825 on third and final consideration, directing the Tennessee Department of Education to develop guidance for local education agencies and public charter schools to instruct students in grades 6 through 12 on social media, internet and artificial-intelligence safety.
Sponsor Representative Rebecca Mayberry said the guidance must be developed by January 2026 and used in the 2026–27 school year. "House bill 8 25 requires the Department of Education to develop guidance for local LEAs and public charter schools to instruct students in grades 6 through 12 who are enrolled in an LEA or public charter…
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