SB1960Enacted

Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 50 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

Tennessee SB1960 requires each local education agency and public charter school to designate one instructional day each school year to observe the Fourth of July. This day must include age- and grade-appropriate instruction on the founding of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of American citizens. The bill affects public schools and charter schools in Tennessee by mandating this specific educational observance.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1960 requires each local education agency and public charter school to designate one instructional day each school year to observe the Fourth of July. This day must include age- and grade-appropriate instruction on the founding of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of American citizens. The bill affects public schools and charter schools in Tennessee by mandating this specific educational observance.

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Sponsor

Pody, Mark

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

May 18, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 962

Subjects
Education, CurriculumTeachers, Principals and School PersonnelSchools, CharterLocal Education AgenciesEducation

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