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TN SB1604
TN SB1604AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education instruction.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, clarifies that local education agencies and public charter schools shall instruct students about the formation of the governments of the United States and Tennessee using federal and state foundational documents at the appropriate grade level and consistent with social studies standards adopted by the state board. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, which relates to education instruction, by clarifying that local education agencies (LEAs), which are public school districts, and public charter schools must teach students about how the governments of the United States and Tennessee were formed. This instruction should utilize foundational documents from both the federal and state levels, be delivered at the appropriate grade level for students, and align with the social studies standards already established by the state board of education.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1604&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1511 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1511.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1604.pdf |
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