(1) This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Senator Douglas Henry Tennessee History Act.”
(2) 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;
(3) A clear and full understanding of Tennessee's history is fundamental to understanding Tennessee's place in the United States and the world; and
(4) Providing and promoting Tennessee history should be a core mission of our system of education.
(5) Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, the state board of education shall require a course in Tennessee history for students.