House Bill 1805 mandates that each local education agency (LEA) and public charter school in Tennessee provide age- and grade-appropriate instruction on the history of communism. The curriculum must cover various aspects, including the history of communism in the United States, atrocities committed under communist regimes abroad, and a comparative analysis of political ideologies that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy. Additionally, it requires discussions on the threats posed by communism throughout the twentieth century, the economic and political events leading to communist revolutions, and the spread of communist ideologies in Latin America.

To support the implementation of this instruction, the Tennessee Department of Education is tasked with developing guidance for LEAs and public charter schools. This guidance may incorporate input from individuals who have experienced communism firsthand or from recognized organizations focused on the victims of communism. The bill is set to take effect upon becoming law for the purpose of developing guidance, while the full implementation will begin on July 1, 2026, applying to the 2026-2027 school year and subsequent years.