SB1979Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to student health.
Introduced by Bo Watson, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 598
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · February 25, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
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?
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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 | Yes |
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 2/25/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/2/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/5/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 598
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