SB1953Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to social studies education.
Introduced by Adam Lowe, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires each LEA and public charter school to, as part of the social studies curriculum, to present a civics instructional video approved by the state board of education at least once to students in grades six through eight and at least once to students in grades nine through 12. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 629
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1 · March 4, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | Yes |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | Yes |
| Bill Powers | 22 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | Yes |
| Raumesh Akbari | 29 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/9/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 629
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