SB1604

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

Introduced·1/12/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1604 amends education instruction to require teaching about U.S. and Tennessee government formation using foundational documents.

Tennessee SB1604 modifies education instruction to mandate that Local Education Agencies and public charter schools teach students about the formation of the U.S. and Tennessee governments using federal and state foundational documents. This instruction must align with social studies standards adopted by the state board and be appropriate for the grade level. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 14

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 12

Senate

Filed for introduction