Tennessee Code Title 49. Education § 49-6-1040

(1) The Fourth of July commemorates the founding of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence;

(2) It is important for students to understand the historical significance of the Fourth of July and the constitutional foundations and civic principles upon which this great nation was established;  and

(3) Because the Fourth of July occurs during the summer months when school is not in session, students should receive specialized instruction during the school year on the Fourth of July.

(1) Introduce the foundational concepts of American independence to students in grades kindergarten through five (K-5) to ensure students can:

(2) Emphasize the historical context of the Fourth of July and establish a civic understanding for students in grades six through eight (6-8), which may be accomplished through the social studies curriculum, to ensure students can:

(3) Focus on analysis of foundational texts and civic themes for students in grades nine through twelve (9-12), which may be accomplished through the English language arts curriculum, to ensure that students can:

(1) Ensure consistent implementation of this section at each school in the LEA or at the public charter school;

(2) Verify that the instruction provided to students at each public school in the LEA or at the public charter school for purposes of this section complies with the requirements of this section and is aligned to the relevant state academic standards adopted by the state board of education if the instruction is being provided as part of a social studies or English language arts class;

(3) Provide guidance as needed to support the implementation of this section at each public school in the LEA or at the public charter school;  and

(4) Ensure that if a school in the LEA or the public charter school has not provided the instruction described in subsection (b) before the last full school day of the school year, then the director of schools or the director of the public charter school shall require the school to observe the Fourth of July on the last full school day of the school year and on such date provide students with age- and grade-appropriate instruction on the founding of the United States, the separation of the original thirteen (13) colonies from Great Britain, the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the fundamental rights and freedoms enjoyed by American citizens that is designed to accomplish the objectives in subsection (d).