SB1960

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 50 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to education.

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Tennessee SB1960 mandates annual Fourth of July instruction in public schools, focusing on American independence and civic principles.

Tennessee SB1960 requires public schools to annually designate a day to observe the Fourth of July with age-appropriate instruction on American independence. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students will learn about the meaning of the Fourth of July, the United States as an independent nation, and foundational concepts of freedom and individual rights. Sixth through eighth-grade students will explore the historical context of the Fourth of July and key themes of the American Revolution.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 18

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 962

Mar 30

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Mar 30

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.