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TN HB2027

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark White

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 49-6-1021 to define qualifying physical activity as walking, jumping rope, volleyball, structured movement breaks, and active time in physical education classes
  • Excludes walking to and from class from counting toward physical activity requirements
  • Prohibits counting time when students are permitted to use electronic devices as physical activity
  • Allows teachers to prevent a student from participating in physical activity as a behavioral intervention
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to the 2026-2027 school year and thereafter

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to physical activity.

Local Education Agencies

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Administration Subcommittee2/25/2026
Education2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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