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SB 1953 In Committee

Education, Curriculum - As enacted, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires each LEA and public charter school to, as part of the social studies curriculum, to present a civics instructional video approved by the state board of education at least once to students in grades six through eight and at least once to students in grades nine through 12. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
Mar 30, 2026 · House
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 629
Mar 12, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Mar 9, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Mar 9, 2026 · House
Companion House Bill substituted
Mar 6, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/9/2026
Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
Feb 26, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Jan 22, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 21, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction