Tennessee · 114
SB 1953
Education, Curriculum - As enacted, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires each LEA and public charter school to, as part of the social studies curriculum, to present a civics instructional video approved by the state board of education at least once to students in grades six through eight and at least once to students in grades nine through 12. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
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SB 1953 amends Tennessee Code to require each local education agency and public charter school to present a state board-approved civics instructional video as part of the social studies curriculum. This requirement applies to students in grades six through eight and grades nine through 12, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year.
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Sponsors
- Adam Lowe Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mar 4, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |