Senate Bill 631, also known as House Bill 326, proposes to establish March 3 of each year as "Sister Sandra Smithson Day" in Tennessee. This day is intended to honor Sister Sandra Olivia Smithson for her significant contributions to education, particularly for low-income and underprivileged children, including Black and Latino children. Sister Smithson, who founded Nashville's first charter school, Smithson Craighead Academy, dedicated over sixty-seven years of her life to religious service and educational advocacy, impacting the lives of many children in need.

The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, by adding a new section that designates this observance. It clarifies that while March 3 is recognized as Sister Sandra Smithson Day, it does not constitute a legal holiday as defined in existing law. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the public welfare.