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.

SB 514 requires Tennessee public schools and charter schools to provide age-appropriate instruction on accessing, using, and critically evaluating artificial intelligence tools within regular classes starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill mandates the Tennessee Department of Education to issue 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 all local education agencies and public charter schools in Tennessee by integrating AI literacy into standard curricula.