SB2189

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to physical activity.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

SB2189 amends Tennessee's physical activity requirements for students, excluding electronic device use and walking to class from physical activity.

SB2189 modifies Tennessee's physical activity regulations for students, effective from the 2026-2027 school year. It excludes time spent using electronic devices and walking to and from class from the definition of physical activity. Additionally, it allows teachers to prevent students from participating in physical activities to improve behavior. The act defines physical activity to include walking, jumping rope, playing volleyball, structured movement breaks, and time spent in physical education classes when students are physically active.

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Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration