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, an influential educator and advocate for low-income families, particularly Black and Latino children, through her work in education. Sister Smithson founded Nashville's first charter school, Smithson Craighead Academy, and has dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for children in need. The bill emphasizes her significant contributions to the community and the impact she has had on the lives of many.

The bill includes new legal language that designates March 3 as Sister Sandra Smithson Day, while clarifying that this day will not be recognized as a legal holiday as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 15-1-101. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, reflecting the public welfare's requirement for its implementation.