HB1857

Tennessee HB1857 mandates specialized Fourth of July instruction for students in grades K-12.

Tennessee HB1857 requires local education agencies and public charter schools to annually designate one instructional day to observe the Fourth of July. This day must include age- and grade-appropriate instruction on the founding of the United States. For grades K-5, the focus is on foundational concepts of American independence. For grades 6-8, the instruction emphasizes historical context and civic principles. For grades 9-12, the instruction involves analyzing foundational texts and themes. The instruction must be nonpartisan and aligned with state academic standards.