HB1511

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education instruction.

Introduced·1/12/26

Tennessee HB1511 mandates instruction on U.S. and Tennessee government formation using foundational documents.

Tennessee HB1511 amends education instruction to require local education agencies and public charter schools to teach students about the formation of U.S. and Tennessee governments using federal and state foundational documents. Instruction must align with social studies standards adopted by the state board and occur at the appropriate grade level. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 14

House

P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Jan 13

House

Intro., P1C.

Jan 12

House

Filed for introduction