House Bill 2167, also known as Senate Bill 2634, amends Tennessee law to establish an academic holiday on general election days for all public institutions of higher education in the state. The new subsection added to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 2-1-106, specifies that on these days, there will be a complete cessation of all academic obligations, which includes in-person and online classes, exams, quizzes, assignments, and any other tasks that could impact a student's grade or participation in their courses.

This legislation aims to encourage student participation in the electoral process by ensuring that they are not burdened with academic responsibilities on election days. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of facilitating student engagement in voting.

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Introduced: 2-1-106