Tennessee § 49-6-1015 - Senator Douglas Henry Tennessee History Act.
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§ 49-6-1015. Senator Douglas Henry Tennessee History Act.
This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Senator Douglas Henry Tennessee History Act.” The general assembly finds that: It is essential for all citizens to know and understand the unique heritage and history of the state of Tennessee; A clear and full understanding of Tennessee's history is fundamental to understanding Tennessee's place in the United States and the world; and Providing and promoting Tennessee history should be a core mission of our system of education. Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, the state board of education shall require a course in Tennessee history for students. Acts 2017, ch. 482, § 1; 2018, ch. 699, § 1. Code Commission Notes. Former §§ 49-6-1014 — 49-6-1019 , concerning harassment, intimidation, bullying and cyber-bullying in schools, were transferred to title 49, ch. 6, part 45, §§ 49-6-4501 — 49-6-4506 , by authority of the code commission in 2013. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2017, ch. 482, § 2, as amended by Acts 2018, ch. 699, § 2, provided that the act, which enacted this section, shall apply to the 2019-2020 school year and each school year thereafter.
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