Senate advances conservative agenda to protect communities, children, and election integrity amid busy week
(Nashville) The Tennessee Senate continued moving a strong conservative agenda this week aimed at protecting communities, strengthening election integrity, defending parental rights, and holding bad actors accountable. Lawmakers advanced measures to create accountability for activist organizations that fund destructive protests, prohibit medical discrimination on the basis of vaccines, crack down on illegal immigration, protect women’s spaces, and create safeguards for children featured in monetized social media content.
Legislation holds financiers liable for riots and damage for paid activists
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation this week to hold individuals and organizations accountable for damages, disruptions to critical infrastructure, or other unlawful conduct carried out by demonstrators they compensate.
Senate Bill 2222,sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin), would create a new legal pathway for victims to sue under vicarious liability when someone pays people to join demonstrations, often called "activism-for-hire" or "mercenary rioting."
"This legislation draws a clear line between free speech and coordinated, paid disruption that damages property, threatens public safety and burdens taxpayers," said Johnson. "If someone is financing unlawful activity for political or ideological gain, they should be held responsible for the consequences. Peaceful protest is a fundamental constitutional right, and nothing in this legislation changes that. This bill is about protecting communities, giving victims a path to be compensated for damages, and upholding the rule of law in Tennessee.”
Any organization or person who provides compensation, such as payments or other valuable considerations, to a demonstrator in exchange for their participation could be held liable for damages if the demonstrator's actions meet the elements of specific criminal offenses, according to the proposal.
The practice of activism-for-hire involves paying individuals to participate in rallies, protests and public demonstrations with the goal of creating the appearance of strong support and influencing public opinion.
Covered offenses would include:
Rioting
Aggravated rioting
Disorderly conduct
Obstructing a highway or passageway, or disobeying a reasonable request to move
Harassment
Civil rights intimidation
Desecration of a venerated object
Civil disorder involving acts of violence
Disorderly conduct at funerals
Unauthorized placement of signs or markings
To establish liability, plaintiffs must prove that compensation was provided for participation and that the demonstrator's conduct resulted in ascertainable losses. A criminal conviction is not required.
The bill also empowers the Tennessee Attorney General to bring actions in the public interest against such funders, seeking legal or equitable relief, including costs and attorneys' fees if the state prevails.
SHIELD Act advances to prohibit discrimination against unvaccinated patients
To protect patients’ choice to receive vaccinations and medical providers, the Commerce and Labor Committee passed Senate Bill 2070. Sponsored by Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson), the bill enacts the Stopping Health Insurers from Excluding Legal Decisions (SHIELD) Act. The legislation prohibits health insurance companies from penalizing providers because their patients decline vaccinations.
Under the bill, if a provider properly documents a patient’s exemption and submits the appropriate diagnosis code, insurers must exclude that patient from vaccine related quality measures used to determine reimbursement rates, incentive payments, star ratings, or network status.
“Unvaccinated patients should receive the same treatment from insurance companies as vaccinated patients,” said Watson. “This legislation ensures that doctors and healthcare providers are not punished for respecting the informed decisions of their patients. Insurance companies should not manipulate reimbursement rates or network participation simply because a provider treats individuals who decline a vaccination. The SHIELD Act protects medical freedom, preserves fair compensation, and prevents insurers from using backdoor penalties to influence lawful healthcare decisions.”
The bill now heads to the Senate Floor for final vote.
Cracking down on illegal commercial drivers and rogue employers
To enhance roadway safety and ensure commercial vehicles on Tennessee highways are operated by lawfully authorized drivers, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 1587. Sponsored by Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin), the legislation makes it a Class A misdemeanor for a person unlawfully present in the United States to operate a commercial motor vehicle in Tennessee.
“This legislation is about keeping Tennessee roads safe,” said Johnson. “Operating a commercial motor vehicle requires training, accountability, and compliance with the law. When individuals who are in this country illegally get behind the wheel of large commercial vehicles, it creates serious risks for the traveling public. This bill holds both illegal drivers and the employers who knowingly enable them accountable so Tennesseans can travel our highways safely.”
Under current Tennessee law, individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States are already prohibited from receiving commercial driver licenses. However, some other states issue commercial licenses to illegal immigrants, and those drivers frequently travel through Tennessee while operating large commercial vehicles. As part of the ‘IMMIGRATION 2026’ legislative package introduced in January, this bill ensures that individuals unlawfully present in the United States cannot legally operate commercial motor vehicles on Tennessee roads.
The bill also takes direct aim at employers who enable these violations. It creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for direct employers who knowingly employ and allow a person unlawfully present in the United States to operate a commercial motor vehicle in this state.
The legislation requires law enforcement to notify federal immigration authorities upon arrest and establishes strict civil liability when a person unlawfully present in the United States causes personal injury or property damage while operating a commercial motor vehicle. It holds direct employers who knowingly permit such driving—and state officials who recklessly issue commercial driver licenses—jointly and severally liable for resulting damages.
The bill now heads to the Finance Committee for fiscal consideration.
Legislation expands E-Verify requirements to address undocumented workers
Another measure, part of the ‘IMMIGRATION 2026’ legislative package, advanced this week to enhance enforcement of Tennessee’s employment verification laws, ensuring no illegal immigrants employed in Tennessee can slip through the cracks.
The Commerce and Labor Committee advanced Senate Bill 990, sponsored by Senator Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald), lowers the threshold for coverage under the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act from six employees to one. This change ensures all private employers in the state must comply with work authorization requirements. Employers must submit specified proof of work authorization for employees and certain non-employees to the Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The bill will head to the Senate Floor for final vote.
Constitutionally protecting the ballot box from non-U.S citizens
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a proposed constitutional amendment this week to strengthen election integrity in Tennessee by explicitly banning non-U.S. Citizens from voting in Tennessee elections.
Senate Joint Resolution 624, sponsored by Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin), would amend the Tennessee Constitution to ensure that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in elections in the Volunteer State.
Tennessee law already prohibits non–U.S. citizens from voting. The resolution would place that safeguard directly into the state constitution, making it part of Tennessee’s foundational governing document.
“Voting is one of the most fundamental rights of American citizenship,” said Johnson. “By placing the protection in our state constitution, we are making it absolutely clear that Tennessee elections are reserved for American citizens and ensuring the integrity of our ballot box for generations to come.”
Under the Tennessee Constitution, proposed amendments must pass by a majority vote in two consecutive General Assemblies before being submitted to voters. Once approved by both legislatures, the amendment is placed on the ballot during a gubernatorial election year and must receive voter approval to take effect.
If the resolution passes this year, it would need to pass again in the next General Assembly before it could appear on the 2030 gubernatorial ballot for voter consideration.
The proposed amendment will now head to the Senate Floor.
Legislation sets protections for minors featured in monetized social media content
As the rise of family vloggers and child influencers continues across social media platforms, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed legislation this week to establish legal protections for children who appear in monetized content online.
Senate Bill 1469, sponsored by Senator Page Walley (R-Savannah), sets new standards governing when minors can participate in online content creation and ensures children financially benefit from content in which they appear.
The bill prohibits children under age 14 from engaging in qualifying compensated content creation. For minors ages 14 to 17, the bill requires a parent or adult who features the minor in monetized online content to set aside a portion of the child’s earnings in a protected trust account.
“As social media continues to grow, more children are being featured in videos that generate significant income, often without clear legal protections in place,” said Walley. “This legislation sets responsible standards for when a minor is considered a compensated content creator and ensures meaningful financial safeguards are triggered once those earnings reach a certain level.”
The bill also ensures minors creating their own content receive 100% of their earnings. Additionally, it grants minors age 14 or older the right to request deletion of online content featuring their likeness, requires recordkeeping of earnings and allows legal action if required financial protections are violated.
The bill now heads to the Senate Floor for final consideration.
Protections for parents who affirm their child’s biological sex
Legislation aimed at protecting parental rights and providing clarity in state law regarding decisions related to a child’s biological sex is advancing in the Tennessee Senate.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Senate Bill 1989, sponsored by Senator Paul Rose (R-Covington), which affirms that a parent or legal guardian raising, guiding, or instructing their child in a manner consistent with the child’s biological sex cannot be used as the basis for findings of abuse or neglect, criminal charges, custody determinations, or other adverse court actions.
The legislation ensures that parental decisions such as using pronouns consistent with a child’s biological sex or making lawful medical and mental health choices aligned with that biological sex cannot be treated as child abuse, neglect, or grounds for the removal of a child.
“Parents have the fundamental right to raise their children according to their values and their understanding of what is best for their child,” said Rose. “This legislation ensures that parents who choose to guide their children in a way that reflects biological reality are not treated as abusive or neglectful by the courts.”
The bill also clarifies that a child’s disagreement with those decisions alone cannot be used to justify court intervention unless the parent or guardian requests it.
Senate Bill 1989 now heads to the Senate Floor for final consideration.
Women’s Safety and Protection Act advances to protect women-only spaces
To strengthen privacy and safety protections for female-only spaces across the state, the Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 468, sponsored by Senator Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma). Known as the “Women’s Safety and Protection Act,” the legislation mandates sex-based designations of restrooms, changing rooms and sleeping quarters in certain public facilities, including correctional institutions, domestic violence shelters, and public schools, ensuring that men use men’s restrooms and women use women’s restrooms. The measure also provides legal remedies for individuals whose rights are violated, including the ability to seek injunctive relief, damages, and attorney’s fees.
“Women and girls deserve privacy, dignity, and safety in the spaces where they are most vulnerable,” said Bowling. “This is common sense legislation that protects biological reality and ensures our laws are clear, consistent, and rooted in protecting Tennessee families.”
The bill heads to the Senate Floor for final consideration.
Counting the cost of psychotropic drugs to taxpayers
The Senate passed legislation Thursday requiring new annual reports on how much TennCare spends on psychotropic medications for both the general TennCare population and children in foster care through CoverKids. Senate Bill 2255, sponsored by Senator Brent Taylor (R-Memphis), directs TennCare to work with the Departments of Health and the Department of Children’s Services to compile the reports.
“Currently, the state is estimated to spend between $89 million and $96 million per quarter on psychotropic medications through TennCare and CoverKids,” said Taylor. “The reporting requirements will provide lawmakers with clearer data on prescribing patterns and overall costs, helping ensure better oversight and more informed policy decisions moving forward.”
The first report will detail psychotropic medications paid for through TennCare, including the number of individuals prescribed the drugs, prescriptions per person, age demographics, county-by-county data compared to population levels, and the total cost. The second report will focus specifically on children in foster care who are prescribed psychotropic medications, including similar data points and identifying cases where prescriptions extend beyond 90 days.
Legislation creates felony offense for coercive suicide and AI exploitation
To strengthen protections for vulnerable individuals coerced into suicide, the Judiciary Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 1815. Sponsored by Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta), the bill creates a Class D felony offense of coercive suicide. A person commits this offense if they intentionally encourage or advise another individual to commit suicide, knowing that the person has expressed an intent to do so.
Importantly, the legislation also applies to artificial intelligence systems. If an AI system encourages a person to commit suicide after that person has communicated suicidal intent, the owner of the system may be charged with a Class D felony if they knew or reasonably should have known the system could provide such encouragement and negligently allowed access.
“This legislation makes it clear that we will not tolerate anyone—whether an individual or a technology platform—pushing vulnerable people toward self-harm,” said Bailey. “If someone knowingly encourages another person to take their own life, there must be serious consequences. Tennessee law should protect those in crisis, not leave room for exploitation or neglect.”
The bill now heads to the Senate Floor for a final vote.
Ensuring foster families receive timely information on termination of parental rights
In an effort to support foster families and increase transparency within the foster care system, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 2165. Sponsored by Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin), the legislation requires the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) to give foster parents a copy of any petition to terminate parental rights if the child has lived with them for at least nine months. It also requires DCS to share important health and background information about the child, while making sure that information remains confidential.
“Opening your home to a child in foster care is an act of compassion and sacrifice,” said Haile “Foster parents deserve clear, timely information about the children they care for, and this legislation helps ensure they have the knowledge and support needed to provide stability, safety, and hope during a difficult season in a child’s life.”
The bill now heads to the Senate Floor for final consideration.
Improving accountability in child custody cases
To improve fairness, accountability and outcomes in custody cases involving children, the Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 2324. Sponsored by Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin), the legislation allows juvenile courts to award reasonable attorney’s fees and litigation costs to the prevailing party in child custody, visitation, support, relocation, and dependency and neglect proceedings, excluding cases involving the Department of Children’s Services. It also permits courts to temporarily suspend child support obligations when a child is removed from a custodial parent during dependency and neglect proceedings.
“By encouraging responsible co-parenting and giving courts additional tools to promote fairness and accountability, this legislation helps ensure decisions are made with the child’s well-being at the center,” said Haile. “This legislation reinforces that in every case, the best interests of Tennessee’s children must come first.”
Additionally, the bill creates uniformity, requiring unmarried parents involved in custody or visitation cases to complete a four-hour educational seminar focused on co-parenting, child well-being, and understanding the court process. Married parents are already required to complete this seminar. Courts may waive the requirement for good cause, and fees may be waived for indigent parents.
The legislation now heads to the Senate Floor for final consideration.
Strengthening support for foster children with disabilities
To improve care for foster children with intellectual or developmental disabilities, the Judiciary Committee passed Senate BIll 2362. Sponsored by Senator Becky Massey (R-Knoxville), the bill encourages collaboration between the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) and the Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) to enhance care and oversight.
“Foster children with disabilities often require specialized services, careful evaluations, and appropriate placements to meet their unique needs and ensure they have the opportunity to thrive,” said Massey. “This legislation helps strengthen coordination so these vulnerable children receive the focused support and stability they deserve.”
The bill allows DDA to provide training, guidance, and oversight tools to DCS. It also allows DCS to refer children to DDA for recommendations on services and placements. The goal is to improve coordination and ensure children with disabilities in foster care do not fall through the cracks.
The bill now heads to the Senate Floor for a final vote.
Legislation seeks to expand revenue streams for TWRA
To ensure financial stability for the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA), the Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee passed Senate Bill 2183, sponsored by Senator John Stevens (R-Huntingdon).
Currently, TWRA relies primarily on hunting and fishing license revenues as its main source of funding. This legislation would add another funding source by directing 10% of the payments the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) makes to the state to TWRA.
“Sportsmen and women have supported wildlife conservation in Tennessee for generations,” said Stevens. “By strengthening TWRA’s funding, this bill helps protect our natural resources while preserving our state’s strong hunting and fishing traditions.”
The bill now heads to the Finance Committee for fiscal review.
Issues in Brief…
Strengthening Tennessee’s Ban on DEI Policies - This week, the Senate State and Local Government Committee passed Senate Bill 1713, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R–Franklin). The bill requires the head of each state department or agency, as well as local governments and public colleges and universities, to submit a yearly statement to the Comptroller of the Treasury confirming their organization has not put in place any discriminatory preferences related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It also follows the Comptroller’s recommendation to create one clear, statewide reporting standard for all entities. The legislation builds on the General Assembly’s ongoing efforts to ban DEI and restore merit-based systems. Senate Bill 1713 goes to the Senate Chamber for a final vote before the full Senate.
Keeping police officers’ personal information confidential - To enhance protections for law enforcement officers, the Senate State and Local Government Committee passed Senate Bill 1464, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R–Franklin). The bill requires state and local government entities to keep certain personal information of law enforcement officers confidential. Current law does not provide a uniform policy across state government.
The legislation was created in response to the rise in social media activity that has targeted law enforcement officers in the field and endangered them and their families by publishing personal and confidential information. The bill does not restrict lawful transparency but focuses on protecting sensitive information from misuse.
The legislation advances to the Senate floor for final consideration.
Expanding mental health services for Tennessee’s hometown heroes - To expand access to mental health and wellness services for active volunteer firefighters, the Senate State and Local Government Committee passed Senate Bill 2216, sponsored by Senator Page Walley (R-Savannah). The bill covers the full cost of services through Tennessee’s Employee Assistance Program, providing support to help reduce stress, trauma, and other mental health challenges faced by firefighters who respond to traumatic events.
Tennessee strongly supports and cares for its hometown heroes, with nearly 70% of firefighters in the state who serve as volunteers. Senate Bill 2216 advances to the Senate Chamber for a full Senate vote.
Granting foster parents parental leave - To grant parental leave for foster parents who are state employees, the Senate State and Local Government Committee passed Senate Bill 938, sponsored by Senator Paul Rose (R-Covington). Under current law, foster parents are not included in Tennessee’s parental leave policy. This bill allows foster care parents up to six weeks of paid leave per year to care for a child. The measure now moves to the Senate floor for final consideration.
Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) - To ensure Tennessee families continue receiving nutrition support during the summer months, the Senate Health and Welfare Committee passed Senate Bill 1911, sponsored by Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta). The bill requires the Department of Human Services to apply for all available federal grants and funding through the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) for Children’s Program in any year the program is offered.
The legislation ensures eligible children in Tennessee can receive summer nutrition assistance through SEBT when school is not in session. The measure now advances to the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for further consideration.
Improving transparency and accountability of state agencies - To improve transparency and accountability through legislative oversight, the Senate State and Local Government Committee passed Senate Bill 2330. Sponsored by Senator Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga), the bill grants the Fiscal Review Committee access to all information and records of any state agency that are directly related to the performance of the committee's statutory duties. The measure moves to the Senate Floor for consideration.
Building trust through transparency in community meetings - To provide transparency in community meetings, the Senate State and Local Government Committee passed Senate Bill 1775, sponsored by Todd Gardenhire (R–Chattanooga). The bill requires school boards and local governing bodies to make meeting agendas available to the public in advance of their meetings. The measure now moves to the Senate floor for consideration by the full Senate.
Protecting injured workers - To strengthen protections for injured workers and promote fairness in Tennessee’s workers’ compensation system, the Commerce and Labor Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 1981, sponsored by Senator Richard Briggs (R-Knoxville). The legislation clarifies that when an employer unreasonably denies a workers’ compensation claim or fails to provide required medical treatment or benefits, a judge may award reasonable attorney’s fees and related costs to the injured worker, including expenses for court reporters and expert witnesses.
Currently, only 29% of injured workers are represented by an attorney in workers’ compensation cases. Importantly, if a judge determines at an expedited hearing that the employer’s denial was unreasonable and finds clear and convincing evidence of that misconduct, the court must award attorney’s fees at that stage and cannot delay payment until a later hearing.
The bill now heads to the Senate Floor for final review.
Strengthening penalties for violating lifetime orders of protection - To better protect victims of violent crimes, the Judiciary Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 1938. Sponsored by Senator Ed Jackson (R-Jackson), the bill increases the penalty for knowingly violating a lifetime order of protection from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony when the underlying conviction involved the use of force against the victim. The bill now heads to the Finance Committee for fiscal review.
Keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous criminals - To strengthen public safety and accountability, the Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 2465. Sponsored by Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta), the legislation updates Tennessee law regarding threats of mass violence, firearm eligibility, and sexual exploitation of minors.
Under the bill, if a juvenile is found responsible for making a threat that would count as threatening an act of mass violence if committed by an adult, that person cannot buy or possess a firearm until they turn 25. It also bans federally licensed gun dealers from selling firearms to anyone who is not legally allowed to have one under state law or a court order. Additionally, the legislation increases penalties for sexual exploitation of a minor by elevating felony classifications based on the number of images or materials involved and reclassifying certain offenses to higher felony levels.
The bill now heads to the Finance Committee for fiscal review.
Limiting probation for aggravated assault involving a firearm - To hold violent offenders accountable, the Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 1982. Sponsored by Senator Brent Taylor (R-Memphis), the bill updates Tennessee law to limit probation eligibility for aggravated assault involving a firearm. Under the bill, if a person is convicted of aggravated assault and used or displayed a gun during the crime, the court must presume that the person is not a good candidate for probation. While probation is still legally possible, the burden shifts to the defendant to prove to the court that they deserve probation despite the involvement of a firearm. The bill now heads to the Finance Committee for fiscal review.
Preserving confidentiality while strengthening human rights enforcement - To strengthen enforcement of human rights violations while preserving privacy protections, the Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 2364. Sponsored by Senator Paul Rose (R-Covington), the bill updates Tennessee law governing investigations of alleged human rights violations. The legislation keeps complaints and investigation records handled by the Attorney General private. The documents and evidence cannot be made public except in limited situations, such as: when they are needed for a prosecution, shared with the people involved and their attorneys, or provided to state or federal law enforcement agencies enforcing anti-discrimination laws. The bill now heads to the Senate Floor for final consideration.
Permanently establishing the Department of Homeland Security - To codify the Office of Homeland Security into state law, the Senate Government Operations Committee passed Senate Bill 1880, sponsored by Senator Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) and carried by Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield). The bill establishes the Office of Homeland Security within the Department of Safety, which has existed by way of executive order from Gov. Phil Bredesen, and outlines its authority to develop and implement strategic plans to secure the state from terrorist threats and attacks, to work with government and private sector entities on matters of homeland security and investigate threats and attacks on schools, critical infrastructure, public officials and cyber attacks.
“This legislation puts into state law what has effectively been in practice for over 20 years,” said Roberts. “It clearly outlines the authority of the Department to ensure we have the structure and coordination in place to identify threats early, strengthen prevention efforts and protect Tennesseans.”
Senate Bill 1880 now advances to the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee for further consideration.
School bus camera review authorization -To expand who may review footage captured by school bus cameras , the Education Committee passed Senate Bill 2258. Sponsored by Senator Brent Taylor (R-Memphis), the legislation allows local education agencies (LEA’s), to authorize school safety personnel to review camera evidence and issue notices of violation when drivers illegally pass a stopped school bus. Currently, only law enforcement can review this footage. The bill heads to the Senate Floor for final consideration.
Early childhood mental health home visiting program - The Senate Health and Welfare Committee passed legislation this week to authorize the Department of Health to establish and administer an early childhood mental health home visiting program. Senate Bill 2153, sponsored by Senator Page Walley (R–Savannah), follows the nurse home visiting model to provide evidence-based, in-home services that support mental health, early childhood development, and family stability for children from birth to five years old and their families.
The legislation now moves to the Senate Chamber for a vote before the full Senate.
Increasing funds for rural community ambulance services - To increase funding for rural community ambulance services, the Senate Health and Welfare Committee passed legislation to increase the rate of reimbursement from 67.5% to 110% of allowable charges paid to ambulance service providers by TennCare. Ambulance service providers have consistently operated at a loss year after year. This change will help close that funding gap. Senate Bill 1805, sponsored by Senator Paul Bailey (R–Sparta), advances to the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for further review.
Allowing physician assistants to delegate medication administration - This week, the Senate Health and Welfare Committee passed Senate Bill 2548, sponsored by Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro). The bill allows a physician assistant to delegate certain medication administration to a certified medical assistant and adds to the list of medications they are authorized to administer or prepare.
The legislation is a clean-up measure that aligns state law with real medical practice by including physician assistants in delegation authority and updating outdated medication language to reflect current standards.
Senate Bill 2548 moves to the Senate floor for further consideration.
Promoting civic education in schools - To promote civic education in middle and high schools, the Education Committee passed Senate Bill 1953. Sponsored by Senator Adam Lowe (R-Calhoun), the bill requires the Department of Education to present a civics instructional video, focusing on the nation’s founding documents and history. Under the bill, the video must be shown to students once during grades 6 through 8 and once during grades 9 through 12. The bill now heads to the Senate floor for final consideration
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