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TN HB1466

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Cepicky

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all Tennessee LEAs and public charter schools to administer the Presidential Fitness Test established by Executive Order No. 14327 (July 31, 2025) to assess student strength, endurance, and flexibility

  • Department of Education must notify schools in writing at least 30 days before each school year of the requirements for students to earn the Presidential Fitness Award

  • Students with IEPs or Section 504 plans must receive reasonable accommodations; students unable to participate safely may be exempted from the test

  • Student performance on the Presidential Fitness Test cannot negatively affect grades in any class, including physical education

  • If federal authorization for the test is revoked, the department must notify schools immediately and submit a report to legislative education committees within 90 days detailing participation data disaggregated by grade level and disability status

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to student health.

Local Education Agencies

Last Action

Transmitted to Governor for his action.

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/17/2026
Education2/10/2026
Education Administration Subcommittee2/4/2026
Education1/14/2026

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