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TN HB2553
TN HB2553AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the presidential fitness test.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the department to review and propose revisions to the physical education standards to incorporate guidance published by the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to reestablish the presidential fitness test pursuant to Executive Order No. 14327 of the president of the United States on July 31, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to review and propose updates to the state's physical education standards by December 31, 2027, to include guidance from the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The goal is to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test, a program aimed at promoting physical activity among students, as outlined in a specific Executive Order from July 31, 2025. Before these proposed standards are finalized by the state board of education, they must be made available for public review on the state board's website.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2553&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2240 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2240.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2553.pdf |
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