SB1819

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to civics engagement.

Complete·4/28/26

Tennessee SB1819 mandates public high schools to offer three civic engagement field days for students in U.S. government and civics courses.

Tennessee SB1819 amends the state's education code to require public high schools to provide students enrolled in a U.S. government and civics course with three civic engagement field days, one for each branch of government. Each field day must include structured learning activities aligned with state academic standards and involve visits to relevant government offices or courthouses. The bill takes effect upon becoming law and applies to the 2026-2027 school year and each subsequent year.

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Sponsors

DDD
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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 28

Pub. Ch. 700

Apr 28

Effective date(s) 04/14/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Signed by Governor.