SB2189Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 49.

Tennessee SB2189 amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow time spent by students in physical education classes to count towards physical activity time requirements, provided that students are physically active during those classes. The bill affects students in physical education and their teachers by clarifying that physical activity can include structured movement breaks and granting teachers the authority to manage student participation in unstructured play and assign activities to address behavior issues during physical activity periods. Key provisions include the recognition of structured movement breaks as part of physical activity and the ability for teachers to intervene in unstructured play situations.

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Overview

Tennessee SB2189 amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow time spent by students in physical education classes to count towards physical activity time requirements, provided that students are physically active during those classes. The bill affects students in physical education and their teachers by clarifying that physical activity can include structured movement breaks and granting teachers the authority to manage student participation in unstructured play and assign activities to address behavior issues during physical activity periods. Key provisions include the recognition of structured movement breaks as part of physical activity and the ability for teachers to intervene in unstructured play situations.

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Sponsor

Stevens, John

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

February 5, 2026

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Subjects
Local Education AgenciesEducationStudents

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