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

SB 1960: 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.

In committee Last action May 18, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 962

Plain-language summary

SB 1960 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 962.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican).