SB 1709
  • Introduced
    Jan 15, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1709
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As introduced, requires persons seeking the first issuance of a practitioner teacher license or practitioner occupational teacher license to achieve a passing score on a United States civics test prepared by the department of education in order to obtain the license. - Amends TCA Title 49.
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Senate • Jan 22, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Bill up for public hearing • House Education Committee
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Mar 03, 2026 12:00pm
House Hearing Room I

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  • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
  • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  • Jan 20, 2026 | Senate
    • Sponsor(s) Added.
  • Jan 15, 2026 | Senate
    • Filed for introduction
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