Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1747: Education - As enacted, requires public high schools to provide students who are enrolled in a United States government and civics course the opportunity to participate in three civic engagement field days and similar opportunities, one for each branch of government, to observe each branch of government. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Last action April 28, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 700

Plain-language summary

HB 1747 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As enacted, requires public high schools to provide students who are enrolled in a United States government and civics course the opportunity to participate in three civic engagement field days and similar opportunities, one for each branch of government, to observe each branch of government. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 700.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic).