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TN HB1747

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bob Freeman

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Public high schools must provide students in U.S. government and civics courses with 3 civic engagement field days, one for each branch of government

  • Legislative branch field day requires a visit to a city council, county commission, or the General Assembly

  • Judicial branch field day requires a courthouse visit to observe proceedings or meet with a judge or court official

  • Executive branch field day requires a visit to the office of a mayor, county executive, or the governor

  • Schools are not required to reschedule visits for absent students and may prohibit students from attending for disciplinary reasons; applies beginning with the 2026-2027 school year

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to civics engagement.

Education

Last Action

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/3/2026
Education Instruction Subcommittee2/25/2026
Education1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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