Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
Tennessee SB1077 mandates the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to develop and distribute curricula for a baccalaureate degree program in American government or history, which must be implemented by all public higher education institutions in the state by the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill requires that students complete at least three semester hours of this course, which includes specific foundational documents and events in American history, before obtaining their degree. Additionally, each institution must report annually on compliance with these requirements.
Tennessee SB1077 mandates the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to develop and distribute curricula for a baccalaureate degree program in American government or history, which must be implemented by all public higher education institutions in the state by the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill requires that students complete at least three semester hours of this course, which includes specific foundational documents and events in American history, before obtaining their degree. Additionally, each institution must report annually on compliance with these requirements.
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Johnson, Jack
114th General Assembly
February 5, 2025
April 20, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee