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TN HB2089
TN HB2089AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15; Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to victims of communism.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires LEAs and public charter schools to recognize November 7 of each year as Victims of Communism Day to honor the people who have fallen victim to communist regimes; requires LEAs and public charter schools to provide high school students enrolled in a world history and geography course with at least 45 minutes of instruction on Victims of Communism Day. - Amends TCA Title 15; Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that Local Education Agencies (LEAs), which are public school districts, and public charter schools in Tennessee must observe November 7th each year as "Victims of Communism Day" to commemorate those who have suffered under communist regimes. Furthermore, these schools are required to dedicate at least 45 minutes of instruction to high school students enrolled in a world history and geography course, focusing on the hardships faced by victims of communism, such as poverty, starvation, forced migration, violence, and suppression of free speech, and will cover specific historical figures and movements like Mao Zedong, Joseph Stalin, Fidel Castro, Pol Pot, and Nicolás Maduro. If November 7th falls on a day when these students do not have that specific class, the instruction will be provided on the next school day they attend. This legislation will take effect for the 2026-2027 school year and all subsequent years.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/9/2026 (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2089&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB2089 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0587.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0587 (13641) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1784.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB2089 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2089.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2089.pdf |
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