SB1890

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the history of communism.

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Tennessee SB1890 mandates age-appropriate instruction on the history of communism in public schools.

Tennessee SB1890 amends Tennessee Code to require local education agencies and public charter schools to provide age- and grade-appropriate instruction on the history of communism. This includes the history of communism in the United States, domestic communist movements, and atrocities committed under foreign communist regimes. The Department of Education will develop guidance for this instruction, which takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

72 Yea

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18 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 25

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 5

Pub. Ch. 708

May 5

Effective date(s) 04/14/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Signed by Governor.