Senate Bill 2090 aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to ensure that schools receiving public funds provide a civic education that upholds American freedoms and principles. The bill introduces new requirements for participating schools, including the daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, age-appropriate instruction in civics and American history, and restrictions on the use of instructional materials that promote certain concepts. Additionally, schools are prohibited from advocating for foreign laws that could infringe on constitutional rights and must allow military representatives access to inform students about career opportunities.

The bill also includes provisions that disqualify private schools from receiving scholarships if they do not comply with these civic education standards. Specific amendments include designating subsections and replacing certain phrases to clarify the requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to the 2026-2027 school year and subsequent years.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-10-1404, 49-10-1406(d), 49-10-1406, 49-6-2607, 49-6-3508(c), 49-6-3508