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IntroducedJan 22, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Tennessee Senate Bill
Education, Curriculum - As introduced, requires each local education agency and public charter school to annually designate one instructional day each school year to observe the Fourth of July by providing students with age- and grade-appropriate instruction on the founding of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the fundamental rights and freedoms enjoyed by American citizens. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 50 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action See all actions
Senate • Mar 30, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on SB 1960
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors
Votes
YES: 4
NO: 1
OTHER: 0
YES: 12
NO: 2
YES: 0
NO: 2
OTHER: 0
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 71
NO: 20
YES: 72
NO: 21
OTHER: 0
YES: 24
NO: 71
OTHER: 0
YES: 27
NO: 6
OTHER: 0
Actions
- Mar 30, 2026 | Senate
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 27, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
- Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
- Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
- Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
- Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
- Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction



