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TN HB1747
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bob Freeman
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AI Summary
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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
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Legislative branch field day requires a visit to a city council, county commission, or the General Assembly
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Judicial branch field day requires a courthouse visit to observe proceedings or meet with a judge or court official
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Executive branch field day requires a visit to the office of a mayor, county executive, or the governor
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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