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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