HB1805

Tennessee HB1805 mandates age- and grade-appropriate instruction on the history of communism in public schools.

Tennessee HB1805 requires local education agencies and public charter schools to teach students about the history of communism. This includes the history of communism in the United States, foreign atrocities under communism, and a comparative discussion of political ideologies. The Tennessee Department of Education will develop guidance for this instruction, potentially seeking input from victims of communism or totalitarianism. The act takes effect July 1, 2026, for all purposes except the development of guidance, which begins immediately.