Tennessee SB1953 mandates civics instructional videos for students in grades 6-12 starting in 2027-2028.

Tennessee SB1953 amends social studies education by requiring local educational agencies and public charter schools to show an approved civics instructional video to students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. The video must be historically accurate, free of political advocacy, and cover the Declaration of Independence and the founding fathers' religious affiliations and moral beliefs. The state board of education will approve the video, and it must be shown starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

Tennessee SB1953 mandates civics instructional videos for students in grades 6-12 starting in 2027-2028.

Tennessee SB1953 amends social studies education by requiring local educational agencies and public charter schools to show an approved civics instructional video to students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. The video must be historically accurate, free of political advocacy, and cover the Declaration of Independence and the founding fathers' religious affiliations and moral beliefs. The state board of education will approve the video, and it must be shown starting in the 2027-2028 school year.