SB 151 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires each local board of education and governing body of a public charter school to display the Ten Commandments, the first sentence of the second paragraph of the preamble to the Declaration of Independence, and the preamble to the United States Constitution in a prominent location in each school building. - Amends TCA Title 49.

SB 151 requires all Tennessee public schools and charter schools to display the Ten Commandments, the first sentence of the Declaration of Independence's preamble, and the U.S. Constitution's preamble together in a prominent location (like entryways or cafeterias) starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It mandates these displays use at least 26-point font for readability and specifies they must be placed where students will see them. The bill directly affects every local school board and public charter school governing body in Tennessee. This policy change applies to all public schools in the state, with no exemptions or additional funding requirements specified.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Jan 27, 2025
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Jan 27, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Jan 16, 2025
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Mark Pody
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