Senate Bill 1828 amends Tennessee education law to allow local education agencies (LEAs), public charter schools, and public school teachers to provide instruction on the positive impacts of religion on American history. The bill emphasizes that teaching about the historical influence of Judeo-Christian values is consistent with the First Amendment and aims to reduce ignorance and violence in society. Specific topics for instruction include the history of the Pilgrims, the religious implications of the Mayflower Compact, the influence of religious leaders on American independence, and the role of religion in shaping civil rights movements, among others.

Additionally, the bill extends similar provisions to faculty and instructors at public institutions of higher education, allowing them to teach about the positive impacts of religion on American history. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to the 2026-2027 academic year and subsequent years.