SB1979

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to student health.

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Tennessee SB1979 mandates the Presidential Fitness Test for students to assess their strength, endurance, and flexibility.

Tennessee SB1979 requires local education agencies and public charter schools to administer the Presidential Fitness Test to students annually. The test, established by the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, aims to assess students' strength, endurance, and flexibility. The Department of Education must notify schools of the test requirements at least 30 days before the school year. The test can be administered during physical education classes or other required physical activity periods.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 25

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 23

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 598

Mar 5

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Mar 5

Senate

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