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

SB 1979: Local Education Agencies - As enacted, requires each LEA and public charter school to administer the Presidential Fitness Test to students to assess their strength, endurance, and flexibility. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 598

Plain-language summary

SB 1979 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As enacted, requires each LEA and public charter school to administer the Presidential Fitness Test to students to assess their strength, endurance, and flexibility. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Bo Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 598.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bo Watson (Republican).