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

SB 1604: Education, Curriculum - As introduced, clarifies that local education agencies and public charter schools shall instruct students about the formation of the governments of the United States and Tennessee using federal and state foundational documents at the appropriate grade level and consistent with social studies standards adopted by the state board. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Last action January 14, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1604 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Curriculum - As introduced, clarifies that local education agencies and public charter schools shall instruct students about the formation of the governments of the United States and Tennessee using federal and state foundational documents at the appropriate grade level and consistent with social studies standards adopted by the state board. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: White. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: White.