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

SB 1959: Education, Higher - As introduced, requires the governing board for each public institution of higher education to install and maintain a "Charlie Kirk Memorial Courtyard for Civil Debate" at the main campus of each public institution of higher education governed by the board. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1959 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Higher - As introduced, requires the governing board for each public institution of higher education to install and maintain a "Charlie Kirk Memorial Courtyard for Civil Debate" at the main campus of each public institution of higher education governed by the board. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican).