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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 598
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
- Senate Reset on calendar for 3/5/2026
- Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/2/2026
- Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction