SB 1960 In Committee
Education, Curriculum - As enacted, requires each director of schools for an LEA and each director of a public charter school to annually ensure that students in grades K-12 enrolled in the LEA or public charter school observe the Fourth of July during the school year by receiving age- and grade-appropriate instruction on the founding of the United States, the separation of the original 13 colonies from Great Britain, 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.
Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
May 18, 2026 · House
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 962
Mar 30, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Mar 30, 2026 · House
Companion House Bill substituted
Mar 27, 2026 · House
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 · House
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
Mar 11, 2026 · House
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
Mar 5, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Feb 2, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 22, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction