TN HB1976

Private schools receiving public funds through IEAs, ESAs, or scholarships must designate daily time for students to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, consistent with constitutional protections

Participating schools must provide age-appropriate instruction in civics and American history, though existing social studies curricula covering these topics satisfy the requirement

Schools are prohibited from including or promoting concepts listed in § 49-6-1019(a) in any course, curriculum, or instructional materials

Schools cannot promote or advocate for foreign laws or legal systems that would violate rights guaranteed by the Tennessee or U.S. Constitution

Military recruiters, including ROTC representatives, must be granted campus access during school hours to inform students about educational and career opportunities; effective July 1, 2026