Education, Higher - As introduced, requires the governing board for each public institution of higher education to install and maintain a "Charlie Kirk Memorial Courtyard for Civil Debate" at the main campus of each public institution of higher education governed by the board. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.

SB 1959 requires all public universities in Tennessee to create a "Charlie Kirk Memorial Courtyard for Civil Debate" on each main campus by December 31, 2026. The courtyard must measure at least 40 feet by 40 feet (1,600 sq. ft.) and feature full-text displays of the Tennessee Constitution's Article I, Ten Commandments, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence on its four sides. Each display must be at least 24"x36" with 36-point font, positioned no higher than 5 feet, and include the courtyard name and September 10, 2025 date. This bill directly affects Tennessee's public higher education institutions and their governing boards, mandating a specific physical space to display foundational documents as part of campus infrastructure.