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TN SB1748
TN SB1748AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to civics education.
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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the department of education to recommend, and the state board of education to adopt, academic standards for a year-long course in civics education for students in eighth grade; requires LEAs and public charter schools to implement the year-long course in civics education for students in eighth grade beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to recommend, and the State Board of Education to adopt, academic standards for a year-long civics education course for 8th grade students. Local education agencies and public charter schools serving 8th graders must implement this course starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The course must cover the three branches of government, fundamental government documents, how laws are enacted, and how citizens can influence government.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee (on 03/06/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1748&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1736 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB1736.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB1748.pdf |
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