Section 49-6-1015 - Senator Douglas Henry Tennessee History Act(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Senator Douglas Henry Tennessee History Act."(b) The general assembly finds that: (1) It is essential for all citizens to know and understand the unique heritage and history of the state of Tennessee;(2) A clear and full understanding of Tennessee's history is fundamental to understanding Tennessee's place in the United States and the world; and(3) Providing and promoting Tennessee history should be a core mission of our system of education.(c) Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, each LEA and public charter school shall require fifth grade students to complete one (1) semester of Tennessee history in the first semester of the students' fifth grade year.Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 523,s 1, eff. 3/1/2024.Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699, s 1, eff. 4/12/2018.Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 482, s 1, eff. 6/6/2017.