Education, Curriculum - As introduced, requires local education agencies and public charter schools to 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; requires the department of education to issue guidance on how to implement the required instruction; requires the department to provide a professional development program in artificial intelligence education for educators, subject to available funding. - Amends TCA Title 49.

HB 531 requires Tennessee public schools and charter schools to teach students age-appropriate skills for safely accessing, using, and critically evaluating artificial intelligence tools starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill mandates the state Department of Education to create implementation guidance covering basic AI concepts, practical applications, responsible usage, tool access, and critical thinking skills. It also directs the department to offer AI-focused professional development for educators, contingent on available funding. This bill directly affects K-12 students, teachers, and school districts by integrating AI literacy into existing curricula through state-provided resources.