Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
Tennessee HB0291 mandates the Institute of American Civics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to develop and distribute curricula for a three-semester-hour course on American government or history to all public higher education institutions in the state. The bill affects all public institutions of higher education by requiring them to offer this course starting in the 2025-2026 academic year and ensures that students complete it as part of their baccalaureate degree requirements. Key provisions include the requirement for specific foundational documents to be covered in the course and annual compliance reporting by governing boards of the institutions.
Tennessee HB0291 mandates the Institute of American Civics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to develop and distribute curricula for a three-semester-hour course on American government or history to all public higher education institutions in the state. The bill affects all public institutions of higher education by requiring them to offer this course starting in the 2025-2026 academic year and ensures that students complete it as part of their baccalaureate degree requirements. Key provisions include the requirement for specific foundational documents to be covered in the course and annual compliance reporting by governing boards of the institutions.
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Gant, Ron
114th General Assembly
January 21, 2025
April 15, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee