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TennesseeHB 1857114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 50 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to education.

Sponsored By: Tim Rudd (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Education, Curriculum

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Bill Overview

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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Annual Fourth of July lessons for K-12

Beginning in 2026-2027, every Tennessee public and charter school sets one day for K-12 Fourth of July lessons. District and charter leaders pick the day, ensure compliance, keep lessons aligned to state standards, and review materials over time. Lessons must fit each grade and cover the founding, break from Britain, the Declaration, the Constitution, and basic rights. K-5 learn the holiday meaning and symbols; 6-8 study causes and founding texts; 9-12 analyze founding texts and civic duties. Instruction must be nonpartisan and focus on facts and civic principles, not advocacy.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tim Rudd

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Elaine Davis

    Republican • House

  • Monty Fritts

    Republican • House

  • Mary Littleton

    Republican • House

  • Pat Marsh

    Republican • House

  • Brock Martin

    Republican • House

  • Jake McCalmon

    Republican • House

  • Debra Moody

    Republican • House

  • Bill Powers

    Republican • Senate

  • Jay D. Reedy

    Republican • House

  • Michele Reneau

    Republican • House

  • Chris Todd

    Republican • House

  • Greg Vital

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 390 • No: 165

Senate vote • 4/23/2026

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026

Yes: 28 • No: 5

House vote • 4/22/2026

FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/22/2026

Yes: 71 • No: 19

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur Concur in House Amend# 1 4/13/2026

Yes: 27 • No: 6

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur Concur in House Amend# 1 4/13/2026

Yes: 27 • No: 6

Senate vote • 3/30/2026

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/30/2026

Yes: 27 • No: 6

Senate vote • 3/30/2026

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/30/2026

Yes: 27 • No: 6

House vote • 3/19/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 1 BY JONES J PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/19/2026

Yes: 24 • No: 71

House vote • 3/19/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/19/2026

Yes: 71 • No: 20

House vote • 3/19/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/19/2026

Yes: 72 • No: 21

House vote • 3/12/2026

HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE

Yes: 0 • No: 2

House vote • 3/10/2026

HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Yes: 12 • No: 2

House vote • 3/3/2026

HOUSE EDUCATION INSTRUCTION SUBCOMMITTEE

Yes: 4 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor.

    5/7/2026

  2. Transmitted to Governor for his action.

    5/6/2026House

  3. Signed by Senate Speaker

    5/5/2026Senate

  4. Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.

    4/30/2026House

  5. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/30/2026House

  6. Conference Committee report adopted, Ayes, 28, Nays 5

    4/23/2026Senate

  7. Conf. comm. report adopted, Ayes 71, Nays 19 PNV 0

    4/22/2026House

  8. H. Placed on Message Calendar 2 for 4/16/2026

    4/16/2026House

  9. Reset on next available Message calendar

    4/16/2026Senate

  10. H. refused to recede from its non-concurrence of S. am. no. 1

    4/15/2026House

  11. Conf. comm. appointed. (Reps. Miller, Doggett, Davis, Rudd)

    4/15/2026House

  12. Conference Committee appointed. (Pody, Roberts, Oliver)

    4/15/2026Senate

  13. H. Placed on Message Calendar for 4/15/2026

    4/14/2026House

  14. Senate refused to recede from amendment

    4/13/2026Senate

  15. Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/13/2026

    4/10/2026Senate

  16. H. nonconcurred in S. am. no. 1

    4/6/2026House

  17. H. Placed on Message Calendar for 4/6/2026

    4/2/2026House

  18. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

    3/30/2026Senate

  19. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0806)

    3/30/2026Senate

  20. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6

    3/30/2026Senate

  21. Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

    3/23/2026Senate

  22. Passed H., Ayes 71, Nays 20, PNV 2

    3/19/2026House

  23. Sponsor(s) Added.

    3/19/2026House

  24. Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

    3/19/2026House

  25. Objected to on Consent Calendar.

    3/16/2026House

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