Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4215 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4215
Activities of criminal gangs on school property - Promulgation of rules and regulations
Status: in_force

(a) The LEAs of this state are authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to prohibit the activities of criminal gangs on school property. The rules and regulations may prohibit students in grades six through twelve (6-12) from: (1) Wearing, while on school property, any type of clothing, apparel or accessory that denotes the students' membership in or affiliation with any criminal gang; (2) Any activity that encourages participation in a criminal gang or facilitates illegal acts of a criminal gang; and (3) Any conduct that is seriously disruptive to the educational process or endangers persons or property. (b) The local law enforcement agency shall advise the local board, upon request, of criminal gangs and associated criminal gang activity. (c) As used in this section, "criminal gang" means a formal or informal ongoing organization, association or group consisting of three (3) or more persons that has: (1) As one (1) of its activities the commission of criminal acts; and (2) Two (2) or more members who, individually or collectively, engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity. Acts 1994, ch. 571, § 1; 2008, ch. 1195, § 1.
(a) The LEAs of this state are authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to prohibit the activities of criminal gangs on school property. The rules and regulations may prohibit students in grades six through twelve (6-12) from: (1) Wearing, while on school property, any type of clothing, apparel or accessory that denotes the students' membership in or affiliation with any criminal gang; (2) Any activity that encourages participation in a criminal gang or facilitates illegal acts of a criminal gang; and (3) Any conduct that is seriously disruptive to the educational process or endangers persons or property.
(1) Wearing, while on school property, any type of clothing, apparel or accessory that denotes the students' membership in or affiliation with any criminal gang;
(2) Any activity that encourages participation in a criminal gang or facilitates illegal acts of a criminal gang; and
(3) Any conduct that is seriously disruptive to the educational process or endangers persons or property.
(b) The local law enforcement agency shall advise the local board, upon request, of criminal gangs and associated criminal gang activity.
(c) As used in this section, "criminal gang" means a formal or informal ongoing organization, association or group consisting of three (3) or more persons that has: (1) As one (1) of its activities the commission of criminal acts; and (2) Two (2) or more members who, individually or collectively, engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity.
(1) As one (1) of its activities the commission of criminal acts; and
(2) Two (2) or more members who, individually or collectively, engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity.
Acts 1994, ch. 571, § 1; 2008, ch. 1195, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-7003 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-7003
Parental inspection of school instructional materials
Status: in_force

(a) The board of education shall adopt and file in its official operating policy pamphlet its policy on inspection of school instructional materials by parents or legal guardians of students enrolled in that LEA. (b) The policy shall provide that a parent or legal guardian is entitled to: (1) Review all teaching materials, instructional materials, and other teaching aids used in the classroom of the parent or legal guardian's child; and (2) Review tests that are developed by and graded by a teacher of the parent or legal guardian's child. (c) The LEA shall make all teaching materials, including handouts readily available for review upon request by the parents or legal guardians. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1013,s 1, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 1997, ch. 378, § 1.
(a) The board of education shall adopt and file in its official operating policy pamphlet its policy on inspection of school instructional materials by parents or legal guardians of students enrolled in that LEA.
(b) The policy shall provide that a parent or legal guardian is entitled to: (1) Review all teaching materials, instructional materials, and other teaching aids used in the classroom of the parent or legal guardian's child; and (2) Review tests that are developed by and graded by a teacher of the parent or legal guardian's child.
(1) Review all teaching materials, instructional materials, and other teaching aids used in the classroom of the parent or legal guardian's child; and
(2) Review tests that are developed by and graded by a teacher of the parent or legal guardian's child.
(c) The LEA shall make all teaching materials, including handouts readily available for review upon request by the parents or legal guardians.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1013,s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1997, ch. 378, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-601 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-601
Procedural safeguards
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish, maintain, and implement procedural safeguards that meet the requirements of the IDEA related to the following: (1) Independent educational evaluations; (2) Prior written notice; (3) Parental consent; (4) Access to and confidentiality of education records; (5) State complaint and dispute resolution procedures and forms; (6) The availability of mediation; (7) Procedures when disciplining children with disabilities; (8) Requirements for unilateral placement by parents of children in private schools at public expense; (9) Advocacy services; and (10) Free and low cost legal services. (b) A copy of the procedural safeguards must be made available to the parents of a child with a disability one (1) time each school year; provided, however, that a copy must also be provided: (1) Upon initial referral or parent request for evaluation; (2) Upon receipt of the first state or due process complaint in a school year; (3) On the date on which the decision is made to make a removal that constitutes a change of placement of a child with a disability because of a violation of a code of student conduct; and (4) Upon request by a parent. (c) The department shall maintain a current copy of the procedural safeguards on its website. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 22, eff. 4/11/2019. Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 8; 1978, ch. 574, § 5; T.C.A., § 49-2947; Acts 1993, ch. 249, §§ 1, 2; 1994, ch. 768, § 2; 2008, ch. 678, § 1.
(a) The department shall establish, maintain, and implement procedural safeguards that meet the requirements of the IDEA related to the following: (1) Independent educational evaluations; (2) Prior written notice; (3) Parental consent; (4) Access to and confidentiality of education records; (5) State complaint and dispute resolution procedures and forms; (6) The availability of mediation; (7) Procedures when disciplining children with disabilities; (8) Requirements for unilateral placement by parents of children in private schools at public expense; (9) Advocacy services; and (10) Free and low cost legal services.
(1) Independent educational evaluations;
(2) Prior written notice;
(3) Parental consent;
(4) Access to and confidentiality of education records;
(5) State complaint and dispute resolution procedures and forms;
(6) The availability of mediation;
(7) Procedures when disciplining children with disabilities;
(8) Requirements for unilateral placement by parents of children in private schools at public expense;
(9) Advocacy services; and
(10) Free and low cost legal services.
(b) A copy of the procedural safeguards must be made available to the parents of a child with a disability one (1) time each school year; provided, however, that a copy must also be provided: (1) Upon initial referral or parent request for evaluation; (2) Upon receipt of the first state or due process complaint in a school year; (3) On the date on which the decision is made to make a removal that constitutes a change of placement of a child with a disability because of a violation of a code of student conduct; and (4) Upon request by a parent.
(1) Upon initial referral or parent request for evaluation;
(2) Upon receipt of the first state or due process complaint in a school year;
(3) On the date on which the decision is made to make a removal that constitutes a change of placement of a child with a disability because of a violation of a code of student conduct; and
(4) Upon request by a parent.
(c) The department shall maintain a current copy of the procedural safeguards on its website.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 22, eff. 4/11/2019.
Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 8; 1978, ch. 574, § 5; T.C.A., § 49-2947; Acts 1993, ch. 249, §§ 1, 2; 1994, ch. 768, § 2; 2008, ch. 678, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-13-143 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 13 / Section 49-13-143
Performance framework
Status: in_force

(a) The performance-related provisions within a charter agreement shall be based on a performance framework that clearly sets forth the academic and operational performance indicators, measures, and metrics that will guide the authorizer's evaluation of each public charter school. The department of education shall develop a model performance framework that includes, at a minimum, student academic performance, achievement gaps between major student subgroups, postsecondary readiness, and financial performance and sustainability. The department of education shall also adopt an opportunity public charter school performance framework in alignment with the state board of education's quality authorizing standards. (b) Authorizers may develop and adopt a performance framework for all schools authorized for operation, including both charter and non-charter public schools. If an authorizer has not adopted a performance framework for all of the authorizer's schools, then it must adopt a performance framework aligned to the model performance framework developed by the department of education for the department's charter schools. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1066,s 12, eff. 7/1/2024, app. to opportunity public charter schools applying to open in the 2026- 2027 school year or in a subsequent school year. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 219, s 99, eff. 4/26/2019. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 307, s 22, eff. 7/1/2017.
(a) The performance-related provisions within a charter agreement shall be based on a performance framework that clearly sets forth the academic and operational performance indicators, measures, and metrics that will guide the authorizer's evaluation of each public charter school. The department of education shall develop a model performance framework that includes, at a minimum, student academic performance, achievement gaps between major student subgroups, postsecondary readiness, and financial performance and sustainability. The department of education shall also adopt an opportunity public charter school performance framework in alignment with the state board of education's quality authorizing standards.
(b) Authorizers may develop and adopt a performance framework for all schools authorized for operation, including both charter and non-charter public schools. If an authorizer has not adopted a performance framework for all of the authorizer's schools, then it must adopt a performance framework aligned to the model performance framework developed by the department of education for the department's charter schools.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1066,s 12, eff. 7/1/2024, app. to opportunity public charter schools applying to open in the 2026- 2027 school year or in a subsequent school year.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 219, s 99, eff. 4/26/2019.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 307, s 22, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3602 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3602
Website guidelines and other materials about sudden cardiac arrest and EKG testing - Sudden cardiac arrest symptoms and warning signs information sheet
Status: in_force

(a) The departments of education and health shall develop and post on the departments' respective websites guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students, parents, and coaches about: (1) The nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest and the risks associated with continuing to play or practice after experiencing one (1) or more symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest, which include fainting, difficulty breathing, chest pains, dizziness, and an abnormal racing heart rate; (2) Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing; and (3) The student's or parent's option to request, from the student's family medical provider, that an electrocardiogram (EKG) be administered in addition to the student's comprehensive initial pre-participation physical examination, at a cost to be incurred by the student or the student's parent. (b) The department of education, in collaboration with the department of health, shall develop a sudden cardiac arrest symptoms and warning signs information sheet that includes information about electrocardiogram (EKG) testing for purposes of § 49-6-3603 . The information sheet must address the benefits and limitations of EKG testing. (c) In developing the guidelines and materials under subsection (a), the departments may utilize materials developed by outside organizations. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 578, s 1, eff. 5/27/2021.
(a) The departments of education and health shall develop and post on the departments' respective websites guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students, parents, and coaches about: (1) The nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest and the risks associated with continuing to play or practice after experiencing one (1) or more symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest, which include fainting, difficulty breathing, chest pains, dizziness, and an abnormal racing heart rate; (2) Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing; and (3) The student's or parent's option to request, from the student's family medical provider, that an electrocardiogram (EKG) be administered in addition to the student's comprehensive initial pre-participation physical examination, at a cost to be incurred by the student or the student's parent.
(1) The nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest and the risks associated with continuing to play or practice after experiencing one (1) or more symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest, which include fainting, difficulty breathing, chest pains, dizziness, and an abnormal racing heart rate;
(2) Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing; and
(3) The student's or parent's option to request, from the student's family medical provider, that an electrocardiogram (EKG) be administered in addition to the student's comprehensive initial pre-participation physical examination, at a cost to be incurred by the student or the student's parent.
(b) The department of education, in collaboration with the department of health, shall develop a sudden cardiac arrest symptoms and warning signs information sheet that includes information about electrocardiogram (EKG) testing for purposes of § 49-6-3603 . The information sheet must address the benefits and limitations of EKG testing.
(c) In developing the guidelines and materials under subsection (a), the departments may utilize materials developed by outside organizations.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 578, s 1, eff. 5/27/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-501 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-501
Night schools generally
Status: in_force

(a) Boards of education are authorized to establish and maintain night schools for persons who are over eleven (11) years of age, under rules and regulations prescribed by the state board of education. (b) Boards of education are authorized to establish and maintain night schools for students suspended for misconduct from the public schools, under such rules and regulations as prescribed by the state board of education. (c) The night schools, when established, shall be a part of the public school system, and any funds that are available for the maintenance of that system shall be for the establishment and maintenance of night schools at the discretion of the board of education. (d) In the apportionment of all state and county school funds, the average number in attendance each night shall form the basis of distribution, and such students shall be recorded as constituting a part of the public school attendance in the same manner as pupils who attend day schools. (e) Boards of education shall, in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the state board of education, adopt courses of study that will best serve the locality at which the night school is located. (f) Full and complete reports of all night schools shall be made by the boards of education on forms furnished by the board of education. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 22; Shan. Supp., §§ 1487a157-1487a160; Code 1932, §§ 2484-2487; Acts 1974, ch. 654, §§ 123-125; 1981, ch. 117, § 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-2501 -- 49-2504; Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 6, § 19; 2005, ch. 200, §§ 2, 3.
(a) Boards of education are authorized to establish and maintain night schools for persons who are over eleven (11) years of age, under rules and regulations prescribed by the state board of education.
(b) Boards of education are authorized to establish and maintain night schools for students suspended for misconduct from the public schools, under such rules and regulations as prescribed by the state board of education.
(c) The night schools, when established, shall be a part of the public school system, and any funds that are available for the maintenance of that system shall be for the establishment and maintenance of night schools at the discretion of the board of education.
(d) In the apportionment of all state and county school funds, the average number in attendance each night shall form the basis of distribution, and such students shall be recorded as constituting a part of the public school attendance in the same manner as pupils who attend day schools.
(e) Boards of education shall, in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the state board of education, adopt courses of study that will best serve the locality at which the night school is located.
(f) Full and complete reports of all night schools shall be made by the boards of education on forms furnished by the board of education.
Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 22; Shan. Supp., §§ 1487a157-1487a160; Code 1932, §§ 2484-2487; Acts 1974, ch. 654, §§ 123-125; 1981, ch. 117, § 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-2501 -- 49-2504; Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 6, § 19; 2005, ch. 200, §§ 2, 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-309 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-309
No educational standards to be imposed by federal government - Adoption of state educational standards - Joining testing consortium - Use of collected data
Status: in_force

(a) No educational standards shall be imposed on the state by the federal government. Any adoption of educational standards for the public schools of the state shall be done freely by the state board of education which, except as provided in subsection (b), may change, adjust or recede from a standard at any time. (b) A proposed change or addition to an educational standard, including, but not limited to, the Next Generation Science Standards, the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, the National Health Education Standards, or the National Sexuality Education Standards shall be posted for public review on the state board's website and submitted to the education committee of the senate and the education instruction committee of the house of representatives at least sixty (60) days before the state board meeting during which the final adoption of the proposed standard is to be considered. The state board may vote on adoption of standards or proposed changes or additions only at a public meeting at which a quorum is in attendance. (c) The state board shall not join a testing consortium inclusive of multiple states that requires the adoption of common standards in social studies or science subjects, unless the board provides at least sixty (60) days notice to the education committee of the senate and the education instruction committee of the house of representatives and posts such notice on its website at least sixty (60) days before officially joining any such consortium. (d) Data collected from the use of or testing under educational standards adopted by the state board shall be used for the sole purpose of tracking the academic prowess and needs of students. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 70, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 80, eff. 5/10/2019. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182, Secs.s 17, s 18 eff. 4/17/2015. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 905, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
(a) No educational standards shall be imposed on the state by the federal government. Any adoption of educational standards for the public schools of the state shall be done freely by the state board of education which, except as provided in subsection (b), may change, adjust or recede from a standard at any time.
(b) A proposed change or addition to an educational standard, including, but not limited to, the Next Generation Science Standards, the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, the National Health Education Standards, or the National Sexuality Education Standards shall be posted for public review on the state board's website and submitted to the education committee of the senate and the education instruction committee of the house of representatives at least sixty (60) days before the state board meeting during which the final adoption of the proposed standard is to be considered. The state board may vote on adoption of standards or proposed changes or additions only at a public meeting at which a quorum is in attendance.
(c) The state board shall not join a testing consortium inclusive of multiple states that requires the adoption of common standards in social studies or science subjects, unless the board provides at least sixty (60) days notice to the education committee of the senate and the education instruction committee of the house of representatives and posts such notice on its website at least sixty (60) days before officially joining any such consortium.
(d) Data collected from the use of or testing under educational standards adopted by the state board shall be used for the sole purpose of tracking the academic prowess and needs of students.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 70, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 80, eff. 5/10/2019.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182, Secs.s 17, s 18 eff. 4/17/2015.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 905, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-216 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-216
Confidential data or records of students enrolled in TICUA institutions
Status: in_force

(a) When the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) or any of its member institutions provide to the Tennessee higher education commission, another state agency, or a third party acting on behalf of the state, confidential student data or records concerning students enrolled in TICUA institutions, neither TICUA nor a member institution shall be held liable in any court of law for any breach of confidentiality of such information, if the breach resulted from actions of the commission, another state agency, a third party acting on behalf of the state, or their staff and not from the transmission of the data or records by TICUA or its member institutions before the data or records reached the commission. (b) This section shall apply to any student data or records that are confidential under any law of this state or any federal law, including, but not limited to, the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( 20 U.S.C. § 1232g ). Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 136,s 1, eff. 4/12/2013. Acts 2010, ch. 650, § 1.
(a) When the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) or any of its member institutions provide to the Tennessee higher education commission, another state agency, or a third party acting on behalf of the state, confidential student data or records concerning students enrolled in TICUA institutions, neither TICUA nor a member institution shall be held liable in any court of law for any breach of confidentiality of such information, if the breach resulted from actions of the commission, another state agency, a third party acting on behalf of the state, or their staff and not from the transmission of the data or records by TICUA or its member institutions before the data or records reached the commission.
(b) This section shall apply to any student data or records that are confidential under any law of this state or any federal law, including, but not limited to, the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( 20 U.S.C. § 1232g ).
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 136,s 1, eff. 4/12/2013.
Acts 2010, ch. 650, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-307 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-307
Academic standards for computer science education
Status: in_force

The department of education shall recommend academic standards for computer science education to the state board of education for adoption. The state board shall adopt academic standards for computer science education, which must be included in the computer science curriculum for students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12). The standards adopted by the state board must be available for implementation beginning with the 2023-2024 school year; however, schools shall not be required to implement the computer science standards until the 2024-2025 school year. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 979,s 2, eff. 5/3/2022.
The department of education shall recommend academic standards for computer science education to the state board of education for adoption. The state board shall adopt academic standards for computer science education, which must be included in the computer science curriculum for students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12). The standards adopted by the state board must be available for implementation beginning with the 2023-2024 school year; however, schools shall not be required to implement the computer science standards until the 2024-2025 school year.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 979,s 2, eff. 5/3/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-132 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-132
Approval of expenditures by state building commission
Status: in_force

(a) An expenditure or combination of separate expenditures in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), or a subsequent greater threshold established by the state building commission, made in a six-month period on a single building or structure owned or leased by a public four-year institution of higher education or governing board of the institution, is subject to the approval of the state building commission. (b) An expenditure or combination of separate expenditures in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), or a subsequent greater threshold established by the state building commission, made in any six-month period on a single building or structure owned or leased by any other state institution of higher education or governing board of the institution, is subject to approval by the state building commission. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 411, s 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2004, ch. 807, § 1.
(a) An expenditure or combination of separate expenditures in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), or a subsequent greater threshold established by the state building commission, made in a six-month period on a single building or structure owned or leased by a public four-year institution of higher education or governing board of the institution, is subject to the approval of the state building commission.
(b) An expenditure or combination of separate expenditures in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), or a subsequent greater threshold established by the state building commission, made in any six-month period on a single building or structure owned or leased by any other state institution of higher education or governing board of the institution, is subject to approval by the state building commission.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 411, s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2004, ch. 807, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-504 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 49-4-504
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 794, s 16, eff. 8/1/2020. Acts 1977, ch. 282, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-5404.
Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 794, s 16, eff. 8/1/2020.
Acts 1977, ch. 282, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-5404.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-131 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-131
Eligibility for employment or promotion after serving on presidential search committee
Status: in_force

No person acting on a presidential search committee for any public higher education system or institution in this state shall be eligible for initial employment or for promotion by that system or institution of higher education for a period of twelve (12) months after the completion of the committee's business. This section shall not apply to any person who is a full-time student at the time of service on the committee. Acts 2004, ch. 751, § 1.
No person acting on a presidential search committee for any public higher education system or institution in this state shall be eligible for initial employment or for promotion by that system or institution of higher education for a period of twelve (12) months after the completion of the committee's business. This section shall not apply to any person who is a full-time student at the time of service on the committee.
Acts 2004, ch. 751, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-117 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-117
Funding for school building improvements
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the commissioner of education is authorized by the state board of education to take responsibility for the operation of any local school system or school that has been placed on probation pursuant to § 49-1-602 , the state acting under the authority of the state building commission may require the county legislative body to appropriate and expend funds necessary to fund school building improvements, demolition or new construction as approved by the commissioner and the state board of education pursuant to chapter 3, part 1 of this title. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), before the state building commission can take any such action, the commissioner shall give the appropriate legislative body or special school district board written notice that action may be taken at least ninety (90) days prior to any such action by the commission. If, before expiration of that period, the legislative body adopts and submits a plan for building improvements, demolition or new construction and the funding of the improvements, demolition or new construction that is acceptable to the commissioner, then subsection (a) shall not apply. However, if the plan is not acceptable to the commissioner, no further notice need be given. Acts 1998, ch. 737, § 6.
(a) Whenever the commissioner of education is authorized by the state board of education to take responsibility for the operation of any local school system or school that has been placed on probation pursuant to § 49-1-602 , the state acting under the authority of the state building commission may require the county legislative body to appropriate and expend funds necessary to fund school building improvements, demolition or new construction as approved by the commissioner and the state board of education pursuant to chapter 3, part 1 of this title.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), before the state building commission can take any such action, the commissioner shall give the appropriate legislative body or special school district board written notice that action may be taken at least ninety (90) days prior to any such action by the commission. If, before expiration of that period, the legislative body adopts and submits a plan for building improvements, demolition or new construction and the funding of the improvements, demolition or new construction that is acceptable to the commissioner, then subsection (a) shall not apply. However, if the plan is not acceptable to the commissioner, no further notice need be given.
Acts 1998, ch. 737, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-11-901 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 11 / Section 49-11-901
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Grant" means a qualified work-based learning grant issued pursuant to this part; (2) "Grant fund" means the qualified work-based learning grant fund established by § 49-11-903 ; (3) "Program operator" means a nonprofit entity that has entered into an agreement with THEC to administer the program established by this part; (4) "Qualified work-based learning student" means a student who is sixteen (16) years of age or older, enrolled in: (A) A Tennessee public high school, and participating in a work-based learning course for academic credit or credit toward completion of a career and technical education program; or (B) A middle college program, as defined in § 49-4-902 , and participating in a work-based learning course for academic credit; (5) "THEC" means the Tennessee higher education commission; and (6) "Work-based learning" means the application of academic and technical knowledge in a work setting that involves actual work experience. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 625, s 1, eff. 3/4/2022. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 468, s 6, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991, s 2, eff. 5/21/2018.
As used in this part:
(1) "Grant" means a qualified work-based learning grant issued pursuant to this part;
(2) "Grant fund" means the qualified work-based learning grant fund established by § 49-11-903 ;
(3) "Program operator" means a nonprofit entity that has entered into an agreement with THEC to administer the program established by this part;
(4) "Qualified work-based learning student" means a student who is sixteen (16) years of age or older, enrolled in: (A) A Tennessee public high school, and participating in a work-based learning course for academic credit or credit toward completion of a career and technical education program; or (B) A middle college program, as defined in § 49-4-902 , and participating in a work-based learning course for academic credit;
(A) A Tennessee public high school, and participating in a work-based learning course for academic credit or credit toward completion of a career and technical education program; or
(B) A middle college program, as defined in § 49-4-902 , and participating in a work-based learning course for academic credit;
(5) "THEC" means the Tennessee higher education commission; and
(6) "Work-based learning" means the application of academic and technical knowledge in a work setting that involves actual work experience.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 625, s 1, eff. 3/4/2022.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 468, s 6, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991, s 2, eff. 5/21/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-9-107 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 9 / Section 49-9-107
Trusts
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Tennessee has express authority and power to act as trustee of charitable trusts, including annuity trusts, unitrusts and pooled income funds as defined in the Federal Tax Reform Act of 1969, heretofore or hereafter created pursuant to an agreement between the university and a donor or donors, by deed of gift to the university, or by a will, under or by which the university is a beneficiary or trustee of a charitable trust. (b) (1) Any endowment fund of the University of Tennessee containing assets with a fair market value in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000) and representing contributions from nongovernmental sources to or for the use of the University of Tennessee may, at the written request of the donor or donors of the fund, be treated in all respects as trust funds. (2) Separate accounting may be set up to assure that the assets of the funds are at all times used in accordance with the deeds of gift accepted by the University of Tennessee or the contracts entered into by the University of Tennessee with respect to the funds. (3) All transactions between donors and the University of Tennessee shall be on an arm's length basis; and no assets shall be diverted directly or indirectly from the trust funds, either by application or transfer to other University of Tennessee uses or purposes or to other University of Tennessee funds, that are not in accordance with the written gift instrument, will or other document except at fair cash market value based on qualified appraisals of disinterested parties. (4) Where funds in a trust so established are specifically earmarked for the benefit of activities or branches of the University of Tennessee in a designated county of this state, the cash and assets of the fund will be recorded in separate accounts and accounted for in such a manner that the intent and purpose or purposes of such a trust will be accomplished. (5) Anyone refusing or neglecting to comply with this subsection (b) commits a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1971, ch. 352, § 1; 1974, ch. 602, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., §§ 49-3354, 49-3358; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) The University of Tennessee has express authority and power to act as trustee of charitable trusts, including annuity trusts, unitrusts and pooled income funds as defined in the Federal Tax Reform Act of 1969, heretofore or hereafter created pursuant to an agreement between the university and a donor or donors, by deed of gift to the university, or by a will, under or by which the university is a beneficiary or trustee of a charitable trust.
(b) (1) Any endowment fund of the University of Tennessee containing assets with a fair market value in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000) and representing contributions from nongovernmental sources to or for the use of the University of Tennessee may, at the written request of the donor or donors of the fund, be treated in all respects as trust funds. (2) Separate accounting may be set up to assure that the assets of the funds are at all times used in accordance with the deeds of gift accepted by the University of Tennessee or the contracts entered into by the University of Tennessee with respect to the funds. (3) All transactions between donors and the University of Tennessee shall be on an arm's length basis; and no assets shall be diverted directly or indirectly from the trust funds, either by application or transfer to other University of Tennessee uses or purposes or to other University of Tennessee funds, that are not in accordance with the written gift instrument, will or other document except at fair cash market value based on qualified appraisals of disinterested parties. (4) Where funds in a trust so established are specifically earmarked for the benefit of activities or branches of the University of Tennessee in a designated county of this state, the cash and assets of the fund will be recorded in separate accounts and accounted for in such a manner that the intent and purpose or purposes of such a trust will be accomplished. (5) Anyone refusing or neglecting to comply with this subsection (b) commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(1) Any endowment fund of the University of Tennessee containing assets with a fair market value in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000) and representing contributions from nongovernmental sources to or for the use of the University of Tennessee may, at the written request of the donor or donors of the fund, be treated in all respects as trust funds.
(2) Separate accounting may be set up to assure that the assets of the funds are at all times used in accordance with the deeds of gift accepted by the University of Tennessee or the contracts entered into by the University of Tennessee with respect to the funds.
(3) All transactions between donors and the University of Tennessee shall be on an arm's length basis; and no assets shall be diverted directly or indirectly from the trust funds, either by application or transfer to other University of Tennessee uses or purposes or to other University of Tennessee funds, that are not in accordance with the written gift instrument, will or other document except at fair cash market value based on qualified appraisals of disinterested parties.
(4) Where funds in a trust so established are specifically earmarked for the benefit of activities or branches of the University of Tennessee in a designated county of this state, the cash and assets of the fund will be recorded in separate accounts and accounted for in such a manner that the intent and purpose or purposes of such a trust will be accomplished.
(5) Anyone refusing or neglecting to comply with this subsection (b) commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1971, ch. 352, § 1; 1974, ch. 602, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., §§ 49-3354, 49-3358; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-602 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-602
Participating students and schools
Status: in_force

(a) Upper division undergraduate and graduate students at cooperating public and private colleges and universities in Tennessee offering a program leading to a degree in law, political science, history, administration, social work, economics, sociology, journalism and related fields are entitled to participate. (b) (1) The appropriate governing boards are authorized to designate as cooperating colleges or universities any of the qualified colleges and universities in the state college and university system. (2) The designation of a private college or university as a cooperating college or university shall be by the board of trustees or a comparable governing body of the college or university. (c) Each college or university desiring to participate shall appoint one (1) member of its faculty to function as its official representative to the program. (d) Nothing in this part shall be interpreted to prohibit or restrict individual colleges or universities from providing interns to individual legislators or county legislative delegations if the interns are not compensated nor their expenses reimbursed under the terms of this part. Acts 1972, ch. 706, § 2; T.C.A., § 49-4702.
(a) Upper division undergraduate and graduate students at cooperating public and private colleges and universities in Tennessee offering a program leading to a degree in law, political science, history, administration, social work, economics, sociology, journalism and related fields are entitled to participate.
(b) (1) The appropriate governing boards are authorized to designate as cooperating colleges or universities any of the qualified colleges and universities in the state college and university system. (2) The designation of a private college or university as a cooperating college or university shall be by the board of trustees or a comparable governing body of the college or university.
(1) The appropriate governing boards are authorized to designate as cooperating colleges or universities any of the qualified colleges and universities in the state college and university system.
(2) The designation of a private college or university as a cooperating college or university shall be by the board of trustees or a comparable governing body of the college or university.
(c) Each college or university desiring to participate shall appoint one (1) member of its faculty to function as its official representative to the program.
(d) Nothing in this part shall be interpreted to prohibit or restrict individual colleges or universities from providing interns to individual legislators or county legislative delegations if the interns are not compensated nor their expenses reimbursed under the terms of this part.
Acts 1972, ch. 706, § 2; T.C.A., § 49-4702.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-312 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-312
Definition of antisemitism used in determining whether alleged act occurring on premises of public school was motivated by antisemitic intent
Status: in_force

(a) If a state governmental entity or an LEA receives a complaint from a person who alleges that antisemitism has occurred on the premises of a public school serving any of the grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12), or through electronic outreach from a public school serving any of the grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12), then the respective state governmental entity or LEA shall take into consideration the working definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) on May 26, 2016, including the "contemporary examples of antisemitism," in determining whether the alleged act was motivated by antisemitic intent. (b) (1) This section does not diminish or infringe upon rights protected under Article I, § 3 of the Constitution of Tennessee or the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. (2) This section shall not be construed to conflict with other federal or state discrimination laws. (3) This section does not alter the evidentiary requirements pursuant to which a state governmental entity or LEA determines that conduct, including harassment, amounts to actionable discrimination. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1075, s 2, eff. 5/25/2022.
(a) If a state governmental entity or an LEA receives a complaint from a person who alleges that antisemitism has occurred on the premises of a public school serving any of the grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12), or through electronic outreach from a public school serving any of the grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12), then the respective state governmental entity or LEA shall take into consideration the working definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) on May 26, 2016, including the "contemporary examples of antisemitism," in determining whether the alleged act was motivated by antisemitic intent.
(b) (1) This section does not diminish or infringe upon rights protected under Article I, § 3 of the Constitution of Tennessee or the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. (2) This section shall not be construed to conflict with other federal or state discrimination laws. (3) This section does not alter the evidentiary requirements pursuant to which a state governmental entity or LEA determines that conduct, including harassment, amounts to actionable discrimination.
(1) This section does not diminish or infringe upon rights protected under Article I, § 3 of the Constitution of Tennessee or the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
(2) This section shall not be construed to conflict with other federal or state discrimination laws.
(3) This section does not alter the evidentiary requirements pursuant to which a state governmental entity or LEA determines that conduct, including harassment, amounts to actionable discrimination.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1075, s 2, eff. 5/25/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-16-205 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 16 / Section 49-16-205
What virtual school will provide students
Status: in_force

A virtual school shall provide each student enrolled in the school: (1) Access to a sequential curriculum that meets or exceeds the academic standards adopted by the state board of education. The sequential curriculum shall have an interactive program with significant online components; (2) The same length of time for learning opportunities per academic year that is required under § 49-6-3004 for public school students; provided, however, that a student, at the student's own pace, may demonstrate mastery or completion of a course or subject area and be given credit for the course or subject area; and (3) Regular assessment in language arts, math, science and social studies. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 999, s 12, eff. 4/27/2016. Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
A virtual school shall provide each student enrolled in the school:
(1) Access to a sequential curriculum that meets or exceeds the academic standards adopted by the state board of education. The sequential curriculum shall have an interactive program with significant online components;
(2) The same length of time for learning opportunities per academic year that is required under § 49-6-3004 for public school students; provided, however, that a student, at the student's own pace, may demonstrate mastery or completion of a course or subject area and be given credit for the course or subject area; and
(3) Regular assessment in language arts, math, science and social studies.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 999, s 12, eff. 4/27/2016.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1503 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-1503
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Commission" means the Tennessee higher education commission; (2) "Complaint" means a complaint or grievance against a Tennessee SARA institution filed by a non-Tennessee student residing in a member state other than Tennessee and whose complaint is relative to a distance education course or program offered by a Tennessee SARA institution; (3) "Institution" means an accredited postsecondary degree-granting school, college, university, or other organization; (4) "Member state" means a United States state, territory, or district currently approved to participate in the state authorization reciprocity agreement; (5) "NC-SARA" means the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements; (6) "Non-Tennessee SARA institution" means an institution approved by a member state other than Tennessee for participation in SARA; (7) "Portal agency" means the single agency designated by Tennessee to serve as the interstate point of contact for SARA questions, complaints, and other communications; (8) "SREB" means the Southern Regional Education Board; (9) "State authorization reciprocity agreement" or "SARA" means the agreement overseen by the National Council for SARA and administered by the Southern Regional Education Board; and (10) "Tennessee SARA institution" means an institution approved by the commission for participation in SARA. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 444,s 1, eff. 5/18/2015.
As used in this part:
(1) "Commission" means the Tennessee higher education commission;
(2) "Complaint" means a complaint or grievance against a Tennessee SARA institution filed by a non-Tennessee student residing in a member state other than Tennessee and whose complaint is relative to a distance education course or program offered by a Tennessee SARA institution;
(3) "Institution" means an accredited postsecondary degree-granting school, college, university, or other organization;
(4) "Member state" means a United States state, territory, or district currently approved to participate in the state authorization reciprocity agreement;
(5) "NC-SARA" means the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements;
(6) "Non-Tennessee SARA institution" means an institution approved by a member state other than Tennessee for participation in SARA;
(7) "Portal agency" means the single agency designated by Tennessee to serve as the interstate point of contact for SARA questions, complaints, and other communications;
(8) "SREB" means the Southern Regional Education Board;
(9) "State authorization reciprocity agreement" or "SARA" means the agreement overseen by the National Council for SARA and administered by the Southern Regional Education Board; and
(10) "Tennessee SARA institution" means an institution approved by the commission for participation in SARA.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 444,s 1, eff. 5/18/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2101 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-2101
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act." Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216,s 1, eff. 9/1/2017.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act."
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216,s 1, eff. 9/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4211 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4211
Defense of school personnel by LEA - Indemnity
Status: in_force

(a) The LEA shall defend principals and teachers against whom suit is brought on account of any action taken in accordance with this part if: (1) The employees cooperate in the defense of the suit; and (2) In the opinion of the LEA, the actions taken were not the result of willful, wanton or malicious wrongdoing. (b) Each LEA shall indemnify principals and teachers from judgment against them if: (1) The judgments result from actions or omissions arising out of performance of the duties imposed by this part and do not result from willful, wanton or malicious wrongdoing; and (2) The employees have cooperated with the LEA in the defense of the suit. (c) This section shall not be construed to indicate any waiver by the state of sovereign immunity or to make the state any insurer of the public officials mentioned in this section. Acts 1981, ch. 368, § 2; T.C.A., § 49-9-412.
(a) The LEA shall defend principals and teachers against whom suit is brought on account of any action taken in accordance with this part if: (1) The employees cooperate in the defense of the suit; and (2) In the opinion of the LEA, the actions taken were not the result of willful, wanton or malicious wrongdoing.
(1) The employees cooperate in the defense of the suit; and
(2) In the opinion of the LEA, the actions taken were not the result of willful, wanton or malicious wrongdoing.
(b) Each LEA shall indemnify principals and teachers from judgment against them if: (1) The judgments result from actions or omissions arising out of performance of the duties imposed by this part and do not result from willful, wanton or malicious wrongdoing; and (2) The employees have cooperated with the LEA in the defense of the suit.
(1) The judgments result from actions or omissions arising out of performance of the duties imposed by this part and do not result from willful, wanton or malicious wrongdoing; and
(2) The employees have cooperated with the LEA in the defense of the suit.
(c) This section shall not be construed to indicate any waiver by the state of sovereign immunity or to make the state any insurer of the public officials mentioned in this section.
Acts 1981, ch. 368, § 2; T.C.A., § 49-9-412.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2902 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-2902
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commission" means the Tennessee higher education commission; (2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of economic and community development; (3) "Department" means the department of economic and community development; (4) "HBCU" means and includes any historically black college or university located in this state, namely Fisk University, Knoxville College, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Meharry Medical College and Tennessee State University; (5) "Tennessee HBCU consortium" or "consortium" means an organization or association comprised of two (2) or more HBCU institutions, the purpose of which is to facilitate and implement the strategic plans and objectives developed by and between the consortium and the Tennessee HBCU technology partnership; and (6) "Tennessee HBCU technology partnership" or "partnership" means an organization or association formed pursuant to the terms of a memorandum of cooperation by and among the department, the commission, the institutions participating in the consortium and participating organizations from private industry, the purpose of which is to develop certain strategic plans and key objectives to leverage the collective resources of each partnership participant to achieve superior economic growth in this state. Acts 2003, ch. 324, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Commission" means the Tennessee higher education commission;
(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of economic and community development;
(3) "Department" means the department of economic and community development;
(4) "HBCU" means and includes any historically black college or university located in this state, namely Fisk University, Knoxville College, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Meharry Medical College and Tennessee State University;
(5) "Tennessee HBCU consortium" or "consortium" means an organization or association comprised of two (2) or more HBCU institutions, the purpose of which is to facilitate and implement the strategic plans and objectives developed by and between the consortium and the Tennessee HBCU technology partnership; and
(6) "Tennessee HBCU technology partnership" or "partnership" means an organization or association formed pursuant to the terms of a memorandum of cooperation by and among the department, the commission, the institutions participating in the consortium and participating organizations from private industry, the purpose of which is to develop certain strategic plans and key objectives to leverage the collective resources of each partnership participant to achieve superior economic growth in this state.
Acts 2003, ch. 324, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-5603 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-5603
Licenses to teach granted only to graduates of qualifying institutions
Status: in_force

(a) In order to assure the public that every teacher has been adequately trained, licenses to teach shall be issued only to those students who have been graduated from a Tennessee institution certified by the department of education or from an out-of-state institution certified by the state in which it is located. (b) If the state in which an institution is located does not certify its institutions, then the department may do so consistent with standards applicable to Tennessee institutions. Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 7, § 67; 1987, ch. 308, § 7.
(a) In order to assure the public that every teacher has been adequately trained, licenses to teach shall be issued only to those students who have been graduated from a Tennessee institution certified by the department of education or from an out-of-state institution certified by the state in which it is located.
(b) If the state in which an institution is located does not certify its institutions, then the department may do so consistent with standards applicable to Tennessee institutions.
Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 7, § 67; 1987, ch. 308, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-819 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-819
De-escalation training - Creation of training - Annual training
Status: in_force

(a) The department of safety shall create de-escalation training for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. (b) Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year and each school year thereafter, each LEA and public charter school shall ensure that each teacher, administrator, and other school personnel employed by the LEA or public charter school annually receives de-escalation training that is created pursuant to subsection (a). Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 675,s 1, eff. 4/11/2024.
(a) The department of safety shall create de-escalation training for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
(b) Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year and each school year thereafter, each LEA and public charter school shall ensure that each teacher, administrator, and other school personnel employed by the LEA or public charter school annually receives de-escalation training that is created pursuant to subsection (a).
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 675,s 1, eff. 4/11/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2113 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-2113
Required records
Status: in_force

(a) An athlete agent shall create and retain for five (5) years from the time of entering an agency contract records of the following: (1) The name and address of each individual represented by the agent; (2) Each agency contract entered into by the agent; and (3) The direct costs incurred by the agent in the recruitment or solicitation of each student athlete to enter into an agency contract. (b) Records described in subsection (a) are open to inspection by the secretary of state or the secretary's designee during normal business hours. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216,s 1, eff. 9/1/2017.
(a) An athlete agent shall create and retain for five (5) years from the time of entering an agency contract records of the following: (1) The name and address of each individual represented by the agent; (2) Each agency contract entered into by the agent; and (3) The direct costs incurred by the agent in the recruitment or solicitation of each student athlete to enter into an agency contract.
(1) The name and address of each individual represented by the agent;
(2) Each agency contract entered into by the agent; and
(3) The direct costs incurred by the agent in the recruitment or solicitation of each student athlete to enter into an agency contract.
(b) Records described in subsection (a) are open to inspection by the secretary of state or the secretary's designee during normal business hours.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216,s 1, eff. 9/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-304 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-304
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 19, eff. 4/11/2019. Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 5; T.C.A., § 49-2938; Acts 1994, ch. 768, § 2.
Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 19, eff. 4/11/2019.
Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 5; T.C.A., § 49-2938; Acts 1994, ch. 768, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-13-114 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 13 / Section 49-13-114
Transportation
Status: in_force

(a) If a public charter school elects to provide transportation for the public charter school's students, then the transportation must be provided by the public charter school or by agreement with an LEA in accordance with chapter 6, part 21 of this title. If a public charter school elects to provide transportation other than through an agreement with an LEA, then the public charter school shall receive all funds that would have been spent by the LEA in which the public charter school is located to provide such transportation. If a public charter school elects not to provide transportation for the public charter school's students, then the public charter school shall not receive the funds that would have otherwise been spent to do so. (b) For students who reside outside the geographic boundaries of the LEA in which the public charter school is located and who have been approved by the public charter school's governing body to attend the public charter school, the public charter school is not required to provide or pay for transportation. (c) At the time a student enrolls in a public charter school, the public charter school shall provide the child's parent or guardian with information regarding transportation. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 219, s 56, eff. 4/26/2019. Acts 2002, ch. 850, §14; 2011 , ch. 507, § 9.
(a) If a public charter school elects to provide transportation for the public charter school's students, then the transportation must be provided by the public charter school or by agreement with an LEA in accordance with chapter 6, part 21 of this title. If a public charter school elects to provide transportation other than through an agreement with an LEA, then the public charter school shall receive all funds that would have been spent by the LEA in which the public charter school is located to provide such transportation. If a public charter school elects not to provide transportation for the public charter school's students, then the public charter school shall not receive the funds that would have otherwise been spent to do so.
(b) For students who reside outside the geographic boundaries of the LEA in which the public charter school is located and who have been approved by the public charter school's governing body to attend the public charter school, the public charter school is not required to provide or pay for transportation.
(c) At the time a student enrolls in a public charter school, the public charter school shall provide the child's parent or guardian with information regarding transportation.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 219, s 56, eff. 4/26/2019.
Acts 2002, ch. 850, §14; 2011 , ch. 507, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-1260 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-1260
Multi-county consolidated school systems - Adoption of local option sales tax rate
Status: in_force

Prior to or in conjunction with the adoption of a multi-county school system, the counties that adopt a multi-county school system shall adopt the same local option sales tax rate and distribute according to law. Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 71.
Prior to or in conjunction with the adoption of a multi-county school system, the counties that adopt a multi-county school system shall adopt the same local option sales tax rate and distribute according to law.
Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 71.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3025 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3025
Unlawful withdrawal, transfer, or alteration of enrollment in school with intent to hinder active child abuse or child neglect investigation
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "investigating agency" means the department of children's services or a law enforcement agency that is conducting a child abuse or child neglect investigation. (b) A parent, guardian, or other legal custodian required to cause a child to attend school in accordance with § 49-6-3001 shall not withdraw, transfer, or in any way alter a child's current enrollment in school with intent to hinder an active child abuse or child neglect investigation. (c) It is a defense to prosecution for an offense under this section that the parent, guardian, or legal custodian received written confirmation from the investigating agency that the investigating agency has been notified of the child's change in enrollment and has confirmed that the change in enrollment would not hinder the agency's investigation. (d) An investigating agency conducting a child abuse or child neglect investigation that receives a written notification of intent to withdraw, transfer, or alter a child's enrollment in school must respond to the request within forty-eight (48) hours. (e) A violation of subsection (b) is a Class A misdemeanor. (f) A violation of subsection (b) is a Class E felony if the parent, guardian, or legal custodian takes the child out of state. Acts 2019, ch. 398, § 1.
(a) As used in this section, "investigating agency" means the department of children's services or a law enforcement agency that is conducting a child abuse or child neglect investigation.
(b) A parent, guardian, or other legal custodian required to cause a child to attend school in accordance with § 49-6-3001 shall not withdraw, transfer, or in any way alter a child's current enrollment in school with intent to hinder an active child abuse or child neglect investigation.
(c) It is a defense to prosecution for an offense under this section that the parent, guardian, or legal custodian received written confirmation from the investigating agency that the investigating agency has been notified of the child's change in enrollment and has confirmed that the change in enrollment would not hinder the agency's investigation.
(d) An investigating agency conducting a child abuse or child neglect investigation that receives a written notification of intent to withdraw, transfer, or alter a child's enrollment in school must respond to the request within forty-eight (48) hours.
(e) A violation of subsection (b) is a Class A misdemeanor.
(f) A violation of subsection (b) is a Class E felony if the parent, guardian, or legal custodian takes the child out of state.
Acts 2019, ch. 398, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1210 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1210
Internship programs
Status: in_force

LEAs are authorized to offer internship programs for elective credits in the high school curriculum through cooperative agreements with local or state governments in the geographical area served by the LEA. An internship program must be a minimum of six (6) weeks and may be offered during the summer or the school year. Acts 2019, ch. 304, § 1.
LEAs are authorized to offer internship programs for elective credits in the high school curriculum through cooperative agreements with local or state governments in the geographical area served by the LEA. An internship program must be a minimum of six (6) weeks and may be offered during the summer or the school year.
Acts 2019, ch. 304, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-1301 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-1301
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 932, s 1, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1986, ch. 801, § 1.
Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 932, s 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1986, ch. 801, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-807 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-807
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725, s 52, eff. 4/18/2018. Acts 1917, ch. 34, § 6; Shan., § 2659a3b6 (p. 6569); Shan. Supp., § 2659a8; Code 1932, § 4554; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-3024.
Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725, s 52, eff. 4/18/2018.
Acts 1917, ch. 34, § 6; Shan., § 2659a3b6 (p. 6569); Shan. Supp., § 2659a8; Code 1932, § 4554; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-3024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-139 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-139
Remote learning drill
Status: in_force

(a) An LEA shall conduct a remote learning drill at least once, but not more than twice, each school year to ensure that schools, students, and parents of students can easily transition from in-person learning to remote learning. The drill must accurately reflect the LEA's plan for transitioning students to remote learning in the event of a disruption to school operations. An LEA shall not require or ask a student to transition to remote learning at any time during a remote learning drill conducted by the LEA. (b) An LEA shall address any issues that are identified during the remote learning drill. (c) The department of education shall develop guidance to assist LEAs in conducting remote learning drills. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 936, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
(a) An LEA shall conduct a remote learning drill at least once, but not more than twice, each school year to ensure that schools, students, and parents of students can easily transition from in-person learning to remote learning. The drill must accurately reflect the LEA's plan for transitioning students to remote learning in the event of a disruption to school operations. An LEA shall not require or ask a student to transition to remote learning at any time during a remote learning drill conducted by the LEA.
(b) An LEA shall address any issues that are identified during the remote learning drill.
(c) The department of education shall develop guidance to assist LEAs in conducting remote learning drills.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 936, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-1263 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-1263
Multi-county consolidated school systems - Powers and duties of department of education
Status: in_force

The department of education and the commissioner of education are vested with the following powers and duties respecting the consolidation of school systems: (1) Formulate recommended policies and practices for conducting the consolidation programs; (2) Develop suggested methods of procedure and a manual as guides for use by the planning commissions; (3) Provide professional assistance in consolidation studies and development of consolidation proposals; (4) Appraise reports of studies made by the planning commissions and examine plans for consolidation, recommending changes or modifications where deemed desirable; and (5) Afford financial assistance that may be required by counties in effecting consolidation, within limits of funds available for such purposes. Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 74.
The department of education and the commissioner of education are vested with the following powers and duties respecting the consolidation of school systems:
(1) Formulate recommended policies and practices for conducting the consolidation programs;
(2) Develop suggested methods of procedure and a manual as guides for use by the planning commissions;
(3) Provide professional assistance in consolidation studies and development of consolidation proposals;
(4) Appraise reports of studies made by the planning commissions and examine plans for consolidation, recommending changes or modifications where deemed desirable; and
(5) Afford financial assistance that may be required by counties in effecting consolidation, within limits of funds available for such purposes.
Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 74.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-16-102 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 16 / Section 49-16-102
Promulgation of rules and regulations
Status: in_force

(a) The state board of education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (b) The state board of education shall develop policies and guidelines for the operation of virtual education programs, including those operated by the department of education. Acts 2008, ch. 1096, § 3.
(a) The state board of education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(b) The state board of education shall develop policies and guidelines for the operation of virtual education programs, including those operated by the department of education.
Acts 2008, ch. 1096, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-925 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 49-4-925
Construction
Status: in_force

The provisions of this part providing for postsecondary financial assistance from the net proceeds of the state lottery shall not be construed to be an appropriation of funds and no funds shall be obligated or expended pursuant to this part unless the funds are specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act. Acts 2003, ch. 298, § 8.
The provisions of this part providing for postsecondary financial assistance from the net proceeds of the state lottery shall not be construed to be an appropriation of funds and no funds shall be obligated or expended pursuant to this part unless the funds are specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act.
Acts 2003, ch. 298, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4401 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4401
Students accountable for conduct
Status: in_force

Every teacher in the special school district created by § 37-5-119 is authorized to hold every juvenile pupil strictly accountable for any disorderly conduct in school. Acts 1980, ch. 571, § 1; Acts 1989, ch. 278, § 73.
Every teacher in the special school district created by § 37-5-119 is authorized to hold every juvenile pupil strictly accountable for any disorderly conduct in school.
Acts 1980, ch. 571, § 1; Acts 1989, ch. 278, § 73.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-806 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-806
Appointments to district-wide and building-level school safety teams
Status: in_force

(a) Each district-wide school safety team shall be appointed by the district's director of schools and shall include, but not be limited to, local law enforcement officials, representatives of the school board, representatives of student, teacher, administrator and parent organizations, and school personnel including school safety personnel. (b) Each building-level school safety team shall be appointed by the building principal, in accordance with regulations or guidelines prescribed by the district's director of schools. Such building-level teams shall include, but not be limited to, representatives of teacher, administrator and parent organizations, and school personnel including school safety personnel, as well as community members, local law enforcement officials, local ambulance or other emergency response agencies, and any other representatives the district's director of schools deems appropriate. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 864,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024. Acts 2007 , ch. 548, § 7.
(a) Each district-wide school safety team shall be appointed by the district's director of schools and shall include, but not be limited to, local law enforcement officials, representatives of the school board, representatives of student, teacher, administrator and parent organizations, and school personnel including school safety personnel.
(b) Each building-level school safety team shall be appointed by the building principal, in accordance with regulations or guidelines prescribed by the district's director of schools. Such building-level teams shall include, but not be limited to, representatives of teacher, administrator and parent organizations, and school personnel including school safety personnel, as well as community members, local law enforcement officials, local ambulance or other emergency response agencies, and any other representatives the district's director of schools deems appropriate.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 864,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Acts 2007 , ch. 548, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4006 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4006
Civil liability
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to criminal penalties provided by law, there is created a civil cause of action for an intentional assault, personal injury or injury to the personal property of students or school employees when the assault occurs during school hours, on school property or during school functions, including travel to and from school on school buses. A person who commits such an assault or injury shall be liable to the victim for all damages resulting from the assault, including compensatory and punitive damages. Upon prevailing, the victim shall be entitled to treble damages and reasonable attorney fees and costs. (b) It is a defense against a civil action for damages under this section that a teacher, principal, school employee or school bus driver in the exercise of the person's lawful authority used reasonable force under § 49-6-4107 that was necessary to restrain the student or to prevent bodily harm or death to another person. Acts 1996, ch. 988, § 7; 2012 , ch. 687, § 5; T.C.A., § 49-6-4016.
(a) In addition to criminal penalties provided by law, there is created a civil cause of action for an intentional assault, personal injury or injury to the personal property of students or school employees when the assault occurs during school hours, on school property or during school functions, including travel to and from school on school buses. A person who commits such an assault or injury shall be liable to the victim for all damages resulting from the assault, including compensatory and punitive damages. Upon prevailing, the victim shall be entitled to treble damages and reasonable attorney fees and costs.
(b) It is a defense against a civil action for damages under this section that a teacher, principal, school employee or school bus driver in the exercise of the person's lawful authority used reasonable force under § 49-6-4107 that was necessary to restrain the student or to prevent bodily harm or death to another person.
Acts 1996, ch. 988, § 7; 2012 , ch. 687, § 5; T.C.A., § 49-6-4016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1031 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1031
Extracurricular activities
Status: in_force

(a) Each school shall notify the parents or legal guardians of all clubs and organizations available to students attending such school by prominently displaying the information in the school's student handbook, or other standard or policy guidebook that contains the policies and procedures of the school and is distributed annually. The list shall include: (1) The names of the clubs and organizations, including any abbreviations or acronyms; (2) The mission and purpose of the clubs and organizations; (3) All financial requirements associated with membership in the club or organization; and (4) Notification of the option set forth in subsection (b) to prohibit a student from participating in any club or organization. (b) (1) A school shall not allow a minor student to become a member of a club or organization, or allow a minor student to participate in any activity of a club or organization, unless the student's parent or legal guardian first provides consent to the student's membership or participation in a dated, written consent. (2) As used in this subsection (b), "minor student" means a student who is not eighteen (18) years of age or older. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 353, s 4, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2012 , ch. 990, § 1.
(a) Each school shall notify the parents or legal guardians of all clubs and organizations available to students attending such school by prominently displaying the information in the school's student handbook, or other standard or policy guidebook that contains the policies and procedures of the school and is distributed annually. The list shall include: (1) The names of the clubs and organizations, including any abbreviations or acronyms; (2) The mission and purpose of the clubs and organizations; (3) All financial requirements associated with membership in the club or organization; and (4) Notification of the option set forth in subsection (b) to prohibit a student from participating in any club or organization.
(1) The names of the clubs and organizations, including any abbreviations or acronyms;
(2) The mission and purpose of the clubs and organizations;
(3) All financial requirements associated with membership in the club or organization; and
(4) Notification of the option set forth in subsection (b) to prohibit a student from participating in any club or organization.
(b) (1) A school shall not allow a minor student to become a member of a club or organization, or allow a minor student to participate in any activity of a club or organization, unless the student's parent or legal guardian first provides consent to the student's membership or participation in a dated, written consent. (2) As used in this subsection (b), "minor student" means a student who is not eighteen (18) years of age or older.
(1) A school shall not allow a minor student to become a member of a club or organization, or allow a minor student to participate in any activity of a club or organization, unless the student's parent or legal guardian first provides consent to the student's membership or participation in a dated, written consent.
(2) As used in this subsection (b), "minor student" means a student who is not eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 353, s 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2012 , ch. 990, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-1001 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-1001
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Acts 1992, ch. 772, § 1; repealed by Acts 2018 , ch. 725, § 56, effective April 18, 2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-302 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-302
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 19, eff. 4/11/2019. Acts 1972, ch. 839, §§ 5, 9; T.C.A., §§ 49-2933, 49-2950; Acts 1994, ch. 768, § 2.
Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 19, eff. 4/11/2019.
Acts 1972, ch. 839, §§ 5, 9; T.C.A., §§ 49-2933, 49-2950; Acts 1994, ch. 768, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-403 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 49-4-403
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 794, s 15, eff. 8/1/2020. Acts 1974, ch. 620, § 11; T.C.A., §§ 49-5011, 49-50-111.
Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 794, s 15, eff. 8/1/2020.
Acts 1974, ch. 620, § 11; T.C.A., §§ 49-5011, 49-50-111.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-507 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 49-4-507
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 794, s 16, eff. 8/1/2020. Acts 1977, ch. 282, § 1; 1983, ch. 338, § 10; T.C.A., § 49-5408.
Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 794, s 16, eff. 8/1/2020.
Acts 1977, ch. 282, § 1; 1983, ch. 338, § 10; T.C.A., § 49-5408.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1207 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-1207
Authority to establish LEAPs - Achievement of outcomes
Status: in_force

Each community college and college of applied technology in this state is authorized to establish a LEAP under this part, with the appropriate approvals as required by the higher education commission and the board of regents; provided, that the LEAP shall enable students to obtain a postsecondary credential; and to achieve one (1) or more of the following outcomes: (1) Acquire and demonstrate competency in basic skills, including English and math; (2) Acquire and demonstrate competency in a specified technical field; and (3) Any other goals identified by the departments and the higher education commission, made in consultation and agreement with the board of regents. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 338,s 8, eff. 1/1/2014.
Each community college and college of applied technology in this state is authorized to establish a LEAP under this part, with the appropriate approvals as required by the higher education commission and the board of regents; provided, that the LEAP shall enable students to obtain a postsecondary credential; and to achieve one (1) or more of the following outcomes:
(1) Acquire and demonstrate competency in basic skills, including English and math;
(2) Acquire and demonstrate competency in a specified technical field; and
(3) Any other goals identified by the departments and the higher education commission, made in consultation and agreement with the board of regents.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 338,s 8, eff. 1/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4102 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4102
Students accountable for conduct on school bus
Status: in_force

Every school bus driver is authorized to hold every pupil strictly accountable for any disorderly conduct on any school bus going to or returning from school or a school activity. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 77, s 3, eff. 1/1/2022. Acts 1979, ch. 131, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 49-902, 49-9-102; Acts 2012 , ch. 687, § 3.
Every school bus driver is authorized to hold every pupil strictly accountable for any disorderly conduct on any school bus going to or returning from school or a school activity.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 77, s 3, eff. 1/1/2022.
Acts 1979, ch. 131, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 49-902, 49-9-102; Acts 2012 , ch. 687, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-104 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-104
Director of schools
Status: in_force

(a) The standards for a license of qualification for a director of schools shall be in accordance with § 49-2-301 . (b) This section does not apply to a director of schools for an innovative school district as defined in § 49-8-1502 . Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1053,s 16, eff. 5/28/2024, app. to the 2024-2025 school year and each school year thereafter. Acts 1951, ch. 58, § 2 (Williams, § 2365.6); modified; Acts 1959, ch. 121, § 1; 1967, ch. 255, § 1; 1974, ch. 654, §§ 58, 59; 1978, ch. 675, § 2; 1981, ch. 172, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1236; Acts 1987, ch. 308, § 14.
(a) The standards for a license of qualification for a director of schools shall be in accordance with § 49-2-301 .
(b) This section does not apply to a director of schools for an innovative school district as defined in § 49-8-1502 .
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1053,s 16, eff. 5/28/2024, app. to the 2024-2025 school year and each school year thereafter.
Acts 1951, ch. 58, § 2 (Williams, § 2365.6); modified; Acts 1959, ch. 121, § 1; 1967, ch. 255, § 1; 1974, ch. 654, §§ 58, 59; 1978, ch. 675, § 2; 1981, ch. 172, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1236; Acts 1987, ch. 308, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-307 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-307
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Acts 1963, ch. 168, § 7; 1969, ch. 6, § 2; T.C.A., § 49-3807.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-8-1501 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 8 / Section 49-8-1501
Short title
Status: in_force

This part is known and may be cited as the "Innovative School District Act." Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1053,s 1, eff. 5/28/2024, app. to the 2024-2025 school year and each school year thereafter.
This part is known and may be cited as the "Innovative School District Act."
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1053,s 1, eff. 5/28/2024, app. to the 2024-2025 school year and each school year thereafter.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-2102 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-2102
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The state board of education is directed to formulate rules and regulations governing school transportation as needed to protect the lives and welfare of school children. Acts 1947, ch. 92, § 15; C. Supp. 1950, § 2495.15 (Williams, § 2495.16); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2215.
The state board of education is directed to formulate rules and regulations governing school transportation as needed to protect the lives and welfare of school children.
Acts 1947, ch. 92, § 15; C. Supp. 1950, § 2495.15 (Williams, § 2495.16); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2215.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2304 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-2304
Tuition and fees charged to military reserve and national guard personnel who are mobilized for service
Status: in_force

(a) Military reserve and national guard personnel who are mobilized to active military service within six (6) months of attendance at a state institution of higher education and whose mobilization lasts more than six (6) months shall be charged, upon reenrollment at the institution, the tuition, maintenance fees, student activity fees and required registration or matriculation fees that were in effect when the student was enrolled prior to mobilization. After reenrollment, no increase in tuition, maintenance fees, student activity fees or required registration or matriculation fees shall be assessed to the student until a period of time equal to one (1) year plus the combined length of all military mobilizations has elapsed. In no event, however, shall a student's tuition and fees be frozen after reenrollment for more than four (4) years. (b) To be eligible for the tuition and fee freeze under this section, the student shall have completed military service under honorable conditions and shall reenroll in a state institution of higher education within six (6) months of release from active duty. (c) A student eligible for the tuition and fee freeze under this section may transfer from one state institution of higher education to another state institution of higher education one (1) time with the student's tuition and fees calculated at the institution to which the student transfers as if the student had been in attendance at that institution before the mobilization that resulted in the student's tuition and fee freeze at the initial institution. Acts 2007, ch. 506, § 1.
(a) Military reserve and national guard personnel who are mobilized to active military service within six (6) months of attendance at a state institution of higher education and whose mobilization lasts more than six (6) months shall be charged, upon reenrollment at the institution, the tuition, maintenance fees, student activity fees and required registration or matriculation fees that were in effect when the student was enrolled prior to mobilization. After reenrollment, no increase in tuition, maintenance fees, student activity fees or required registration or matriculation fees shall be assessed to the student until a period of time equal to one (1) year plus the combined length of all military mobilizations has elapsed. In no event, however, shall a student's tuition and fees be frozen after reenrollment for more than four (4) years.
(b) To be eligible for the tuition and fee freeze under this section, the student shall have completed military service under honorable conditions and shall reenroll in a state institution of higher education within six (6) months of release from active duty.
(c) A student eligible for the tuition and fee freeze under this section may transfer from one state institution of higher education to another state institution of higher education one (1) time with the student's tuition and fees calculated at the institution to which the student transfers as if the student had been in attendance at that institution before the mobilization that resulted in the student's tuition and fee freeze at the initial institution.
Acts 2007, ch. 506, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-1205 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-1205
Transitional board
Status: in_force

(a) Any plan of consolidation shall provide for a transitional school board in the event the plan makes consolidation of schools effective at a date prior to September 1 next after the general election in August when members of the consolidated board of education are to be elected. (b) The transitional board shall be composed of all members of the boards of education of school systems consolidated under the plan of consolidation. (c) The transitional board shall have all powers and duties of the permanent consolidated board, except that the transitional board shall not make an employment contract with a director of consolidated schools for a period extending beyond the date when the terms of members of the consolidated board begin. Acts 1963, ch. 246, § 9; T.C.A., § 49-424.
(a) Any plan of consolidation shall provide for a transitional school board in the event the plan makes consolidation of schools effective at a date prior to September 1 next after the general election in August when members of the consolidated board of education are to be elected.
(b) The transitional board shall be composed of all members of the boards of education of school systems consolidated under the plan of consolidation.
(c) The transitional board shall have all powers and duties of the permanent consolidated board, except that the transitional board shall not make an employment contract with a director of consolidated schools for a period extending beyond the date when the terms of members of the consolidated board begin.
Acts 1963, ch. 246, § 9; T.C.A., § 49-424.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-8-302 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 8 / Section 49-8-302
Action against tenured employee - Grounds
Status: in_force

"Adequate cause" for termination of faculty with tenure includes the following: (1) Incompetence or dishonesty in teaching or research; (2) Willful failure to perform the duties and responsibilities for which the faculty member was employed or refusal or continued failure to comply with the policies of the board, institution or department or to carry out specific assignments, when the policies or assignments are reasonable and nondiscriminatory; (3) Conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude; (4) Improper use of narcotics or intoxicants that substantially impairs the faculty member's fulfillment of departmental and institutional duties and responsibilities; (5) Capricious disregard of accepted standards of professional conduct; (6) Falsification of information on an employment application or other information concerning qualifications for a position; and (7) Failure to maintain the level of professional excellence and ability demonstrated by other members of the faculty in the department or division of the institution. Acts 1976, ch. 839, § 3; T.C.A., § 49-3256.
"Adequate cause" for termination of faculty with tenure includes the following:
(1) Incompetence or dishonesty in teaching or research;
(2) Willful failure to perform the duties and responsibilities for which the faculty member was employed or refusal or continued failure to comply with the policies of the board, institution or department or to carry out specific assignments, when the policies or assignments are reasonable and nondiscriminatory;
(3) Conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude;
(4) Improper use of narcotics or intoxicants that substantially impairs the faculty member's fulfillment of departmental and institutional duties and responsibilities;
(5) Capricious disregard of accepted standards of professional conduct;
(6) Falsification of information on an employment application or other information concerning qualifications for a position; and
(7) Failure to maintain the level of professional excellence and ability demonstrated by other members of the faculty in the department or division of the institution.
Acts 1976, ch. 839, § 3; T.C.A., § 49-3256.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-106 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-106
Community pre-K advisory council - Input on application by council
Status: in_force

(a) Each LEA applying for programs under §§ 49-6-103 - 49-6-110 shall create and appoint a community pre-K advisory council. The director of schools, or the director's designee, shall serve as chair and coordinate the activities of the council. The council shall include, but not be limited to, members representing the local school board, parents, teachers, nonprofit providers, for-profit providers, Head Start, the business community and local government funding bodies, where applicable. The council shall provide input to the local board of education in creating the board's application for programs, taking into consideration the number and type of existing programs currently serving children four (4) years of age within the geographical area served by the LEA. (b) While the content of the final application for programs shall be within the sole authority of the local school board, no board shall submit an application without first allowing the council to provide input, either in writing or otherwise, and without first giving due consideration to the council's input and recommendations. The board's application shall include a description of the extent to which the council was afforded an opportunity to provide input in the application process. Acts 2005, ch. 312, § 1.
(a) Each LEA applying for programs under §§ 49-6-103 - 49-6-110 shall create and appoint a community pre-K advisory council. The director of schools, or the director's designee, shall serve as chair and coordinate the activities of the council. The council shall include, but not be limited to, members representing the local school board, parents, teachers, nonprofit providers, for-profit providers, Head Start, the business community and local government funding bodies, where applicable. The council shall provide input to the local board of education in creating the board's application for programs, taking into consideration the number and type of existing programs currently serving children four (4) years of age within the geographical area served by the LEA.
(b) While the content of the final application for programs shall be within the sole authority of the local school board, no board shall submit an application without first allowing the council to provide input, either in writing or otherwise, and without first giving due consideration to the council's input and recommendations. The board's application shall include a description of the extent to which the council was afforded an opportunity to provide input in the application process.
Acts 2005, ch. 312, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-15-111 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 15 / Section 49-15-111
Dual credit courses
Status: in_force

(a) When the consortium approves a program under this part and the program successfully provides a dual credit class that is accepted by an institution of higher education in either the board of regents system or the University of Tennessee system, then any high school in the state may replicate the class. Dual credit for the class shall be granted by public institutions of higher education offering a major or program for which the class is designed upon a student's completion of the course and successful passage of the challenge examination with a score equal to or higher than the cut score. (b) Any public institution of higher education may, at any time, request the consortium to review a dual credit course and its challenge examination, if the institution perceives the course or its assessment to possess deficiencies. A public higher education institution may also challenge the right of a high school to continue offering a dual credit course to the consortium should a perceived deficiency be demonstrated within the high school. The consortium shall review the dual credit course, assessment or high school and may provide remedies to remove any deficiencies as it determines to be in the best interests of high schools or institutions of higher education, and their students. (c) Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, the consortium shall not approve a program if the program in any way adversely affects the accreditation of an institution. Acts 2012, ch. 967, § 14.
(a) When the consortium approves a program under this part and the program successfully provides a dual credit class that is accepted by an institution of higher education in either the board of regents system or the University of Tennessee system, then any high school in the state may replicate the class. Dual credit for the class shall be granted by public institutions of higher education offering a major or program for which the class is designed upon a student's completion of the course and successful passage of the challenge examination with a score equal to or higher than the cut score.
(b) Any public institution of higher education may, at any time, request the consortium to review a dual credit course and its challenge examination, if the institution perceives the course or its assessment to possess deficiencies. A public higher education institution may also challenge the right of a high school to continue offering a dual credit course to the consortium should a perceived deficiency be demonstrated within the high school. The consortium shall review the dual credit course, assessment or high school and may provide remedies to remove any deficiencies as it determines to be in the best interests of high schools or institutions of higher education, and their students.
(c) Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, the consortium shall not approve a program if the program in any way adversely affects the accreditation of an institution.
Acts 2012, ch. 967, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-2901 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-2901
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Student Religious Liberty Act of 1997." Acts 1997, ch. 422, § 1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Student Religious Liberty Act of 1997."
Acts 1997, ch. 422, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-11-614 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 11 / Section 49-11-614
Legislative power reserved
Status: repealed

(a) The general assembly reserves the right to amend or repeal all or any part of this part at any time. There shall be no vested private right of any kind against such amendment or repeal. (b) All the rights, privileges or immunities conferred by this part or by acts done pursuant to this part shall exist subject to the power of the general assembly to amend or repeal such sections at any time. Acts 1947, ch. 93, § 14; C. Supp. 1950, § 2483.10 (Williams, § 2483.20); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2815.
(a) The general assembly reserves the right to amend or repeal all or any part of this part at any time. There shall be no vested private right of any kind against such amendment or repeal.
(b) All the rights, privileges or immunities conferred by this part or by acts done pursuant to this part shall exist subject to the power of the general assembly to amend or repeal such sections at any time.
Acts 1947, ch. 93, § 14; C. Supp. 1950, § 2483.10 (Williams, § 2483.20); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2815.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-615 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-615
Establishment of the teacher professional development fund
Status: in_force

The teacher professional development fund is established, into which only federal monies shall be deposited, for the purposes of improved teaching, pedagogical skills and classroom instruction. Acts 2010 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 2, § 14.
The teacher professional development fund is established, into which only federal monies shall be deposited, for the purposes of improved teaching, pedagogical skills and classroom instruction.
Acts 2010 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 2, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1905 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-1905
[Repealed effective 7/1/2028] Biennial survey
Status: repealed

(a) Each public institution of higher education shall conduct a biennial survey of the institution's students and employees to assess the campus climate with regard to diversity of thought and the respondents' comfort level in speaking freely on campus, regardless of political affiliation or ideology. The institution shall publish the results of the biennial survey on the institution's website. (b) Each public institution of higher education shall present the results of each biennial survey conducted pursuant to subsection (a) to: (1) The education committee of the senate when the institution's budget is presented to the committee during the next regular session of the general assembly following the institution's completion of the survey; (2) The finance, ways and means committee of the house of representatives when the institution's budget is presented to the committee during the next regular session of the general assembly following the institution's completion of the survey; and (3) The education administration committee and education instruction committee of the house of representatives during the next regular session of the general assembly following the institution's completion of the survey. (c) This section is repealed on July 1, 2028. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 818, s 6, eff. 4/8/2022.
(a) Each public institution of higher education shall conduct a biennial survey of the institution's students and employees to assess the campus climate with regard to diversity of thought and the respondents' comfort level in speaking freely on campus, regardless of political affiliation or ideology. The institution shall publish the results of the biennial survey on the institution's website.
(b) Each public institution of higher education shall present the results of each biennial survey conducted pursuant to subsection (a) to: (1) The education committee of the senate when the institution's budget is presented to the committee during the next regular session of the general assembly following the institution's completion of the survey; (2) The finance, ways and means committee of the house of representatives when the institution's budget is presented to the committee during the next regular session of the general assembly following the institution's completion of the survey; and (3) The education administration committee and education instruction committee of the house of representatives during the next regular session of the general assembly following the institution's completion of the survey.
(1) The education committee of the senate when the institution's budget is presented to the committee during the next regular session of the general assembly following the institution's completion of the survey;
(2) The finance, ways and means committee of the house of representatives when the institution's budget is presented to the committee during the next regular session of the general assembly following the institution's completion of the survey; and
(3) The education administration committee and education instruction committee of the house of representatives during the next regular session of the general assembly following the institution's completion of the survey.
(c) This section is repealed on July 1, 2028.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 818, s 6, eff. 4/8/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-704 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-704
Term and extension of leave
Status: in_force

All leaves, except military leave, shall be from a date certain to a date certain; however, any leave may be extended to a later specified date upon written request from the teacher. The procedure for extending a leave and the conditions under which a leave may be extended are the same as those used when originally requesting and granting the leave. Military leave and leave to hold legislative office shall be granted for whatever period may be required. Leave to visit a spouse, child or parent deployed for military duty out of the country who has been granted rest and recuperation leave shall be granted for no longer than ten (10) days. Acts 1973, ch. 175, § 1; 1975, ch. 51, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-1315; Acts 2008, ch. 925, § 2.
All leaves, except military leave, shall be from a date certain to a date certain; however, any leave may be extended to a later specified date upon written request from the teacher. The procedure for extending a leave and the conditions under which a leave may be extended are the same as those used when originally requesting and granting the leave. Military leave and leave to hold legislative office shall be granted for whatever period may be required. Leave to visit a spouse, child or parent deployed for military duty out of the country who has been granted rest and recuperation leave shall be granted for no longer than ten (10) days.
Acts 1973, ch. 175, § 1; 1975, ch. 51, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-1315; Acts 2008, ch. 925, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2204 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-2204
Failure to comply with requirements - Misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Any official charged with the responsibility of complying with an institution's obligations under this part who fails to do so commits a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1989, ch. 317, § 4.
Any official charged with the responsibility of complying with an institution's obligations under this part who fails to do so commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1989, ch. 317, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-130 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-130
Reimbursement for airplane travel limited to standard coach fare
Status: in_force

No official, officer, or employee of a state university board, the board of regents, or the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, or any institution under their control, shall be reimbursed for airplane travel in an amount in excess of standard coach fare for the applicable flight. Unless an emergency situation arises and the purchase or reimbursement for the purchase of tickets for travel by air in excess of the standard coach fare for the emergency situation is approved by the comptroller, no state appropriated or institution funds shall be otherwise used to purchase air travel at rates in excess of standard coach fare for the applicable flight. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 602,s 9, eff. 3/23/2018. Acts 2004, ch. 681, § 2.
No official, officer, or employee of a state university board, the board of regents, or the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, or any institution under their control, shall be reimbursed for airplane travel in an amount in excess of standard coach fare for the applicable flight. Unless an emergency situation arises and the purchase or reimbursement for the purchase of tickets for travel by air in excess of the standard coach fare for the emergency situation is approved by the comptroller, no state appropriated or institution funds shall be otherwise used to purchase air travel at rates in excess of standard coach fare for the applicable flight.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 602,s 9, eff. 3/23/2018.
Acts 2004, ch. 681, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-305 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-305
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1977, ch. 289, § 4; 1977, ch. 290, § 2; T.C.A., § 49-604.
Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1977, ch. 289, § 4; 1977, ch. 290, § 2; T.C.A., § 49-604.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2207 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-2207
Reporting of students - Exception
Status: in_force

(a) It is the duty of each institution of higher education that has probable cause to believe that any student is committing or has committed any offense, a violation of which is a Class A misdemeanor or any of the five (5) categories of felonies as classified under § 40-35-110 , upon the institution's grounds or within any building or structure under its supervision, to report the probable cause to the appropriate law enforcement officer. (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply if the offense the student is believed to have committed is a sexual assault of any kind and the victim of the assault does not consent to the reporting of the offense. Acts 2000, ch. 542, § 1; 2005, ch. 305, § 2.
(a) It is the duty of each institution of higher education that has probable cause to believe that any student is committing or has committed any offense, a violation of which is a Class A misdemeanor or any of the five (5) categories of felonies as classified under § 40-35-110 , upon the institution's grounds or within any building or structure under its supervision, to report the probable cause to the appropriate law enforcement officer.
(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply if the offense the student is believed to have committed is a sexual assault of any kind and the victim of the assault does not consent to the reporting of the offense.
Acts 2000, ch. 542, § 1; 2005, ch. 305, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4218 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4218
Posting of speed limits on school grounds and parking lots
Status: in_force

Each LEA is encouraged to cause proper signs to be posted on school grounds and school parking lots that prohibit any person from operating or driving a motor vehicle or truck at a rate of speed in excess of ten miles per hour (10 mph). Acts 2007, ch. 238, § 2.
Each LEA is encouraged to cause proper signs to be posted on school grounds and school parking lots that prohibit any person from operating or driving a motor vehicle or truck at a rate of speed in excess of ten miles per hour (10 mph).
Acts 2007, ch. 238, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3006 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3006
Attendance supervisor
Status: in_force

(a) The sole responsibility and authority for the enforcement of the compulsory attendance laws, compiled in this part, are placed in the local board of education and its designated employees and officers. (b) To facilitate the enforcement of the compulsory attendance laws, the director of schools shall designate at least one (1) qualified employee who shall be identified as the LEA attendance supervisor. The duties of an attendance supervisor include, but are not limited to, assisting the local board, under the direction of the director of schools, with the enforcement of the compulsory attendance laws of the state and to discharge other duties that are necessary to effectuate enforcement of laws and local policies related to absenteeism and truancy. The attendance supervisor may also be directed to devise and recommend to the director of schools, for board approval, a progressive truancy plan consistent with § 49-6-3009 . (c) The state board of education is authorized to promulgate rules regarding training, licensure, and employment qualifications of attendance supervisors. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 223, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 958, s 1, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 379, s 1, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1947, ch. 87, §§ 4-6, 9, 10; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 2442.4-2442.6, 2442.9, 2442.10; Acts 1959, ch. 289, § 1; 1974, ch. 654, §§ 91-93; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-1711 -- 49-1715; Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 6, §§ 15, 16; 1992, ch. 535, § 52; 1992, ch. 657, § 6.
(a) The sole responsibility and authority for the enforcement of the compulsory attendance laws, compiled in this part, are placed in the local board of education and its designated employees and officers.
(b) To facilitate the enforcement of the compulsory attendance laws, the director of schools shall designate at least one (1) qualified employee who shall be identified as the LEA attendance supervisor. The duties of an attendance supervisor include, but are not limited to, assisting the local board, under the direction of the director of schools, with the enforcement of the compulsory attendance laws of the state and to discharge other duties that are necessary to effectuate enforcement of laws and local policies related to absenteeism and truancy. The attendance supervisor may also be directed to devise and recommend to the director of schools, for board approval, a progressive truancy plan consistent with § 49-6-3009 .
(c) The state board of education is authorized to promulgate rules regarding training, licensure, and employment qualifications of attendance supervisors.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 223, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 958, s 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 379, s 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1947, ch. 87, §§ 4-6, 9, 10; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 2442.4-2442.6, 2442.9, 2442.10; Acts 1959, ch. 289, § 1; 1974, ch. 654, §§ 91-93; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-1711 -- 49-1715; Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 6, §§ 15, 16; 1992, ch. 535, § 52; 1992, ch. 657, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-8-1102 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 8 / Section 49-8-1102
Operation
Status: in_force

The Joe L. Evins Appalachian Center for Crafts shall be operated as a free-standing unit of Tennessee Technological University with a separate budget but with the ability to draw on university managerial, financial, technical and instructional resources. Acts 1998, ch. 960, § 3.
The Joe L. Evins Appalachian Center for Crafts shall be operated as a free-standing unit of Tennessee Technological University with a separate budget but with the ability to draw on university managerial, financial, technical and instructional resources.
Acts 1998, ch. 960, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-505 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-505
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725, s 23, eff. 4/18/2018. Acts 1990, ch. 996, § 5; 1996, ch. 1079, § 183.
Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725, s 23, eff. 4/18/2018.
Acts 1990, ch. 996, § 5; 1996, ch. 1079, § 183.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-802 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-802
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Changing facility" means an area in which a person may be in a state of undress in the presence of others, including a locker room, changing room, or shower room; (2) "Reasonable accommodation" includes, but is not limited to, access to a single-occupancy restroom or changing facility or use of an employee restroom or changing facility. "Reasonable accommodation" does not include the following: (A) Access to a restroom or changing facility that is designated for use by members of the opposite sex while members of the opposite sex are present or could be present; (B) Requesting that a school construct, remodel, or in any way perform physical or structural changes to a school facility; or (C) Requesting that a school limit access to a restroom or changing facility that is designated for use by members of the opposite sex, if limiting access results in a violation of state or local building codes or standards; (3) "Restroom" means a facility that includes one (1) or more toilets or urinals; and (4) "Sex" has the same meaning as defined in § 1-3-105(c) . Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 486, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 452, s 3, eff. 7/1/2021.
As used in this part:
(1) "Changing facility" means an area in which a person may be in a state of undress in the presence of others, including a locker room, changing room, or shower room;
(2) "Reasonable accommodation" includes, but is not limited to, access to a single-occupancy restroom or changing facility or use of an employee restroom or changing facility. "Reasonable accommodation" does not include the following: (A) Access to a restroom or changing facility that is designated for use by members of the opposite sex while members of the opposite sex are present or could be present; (B) Requesting that a school construct, remodel, or in any way perform physical or structural changes to a school facility; or (C) Requesting that a school limit access to a restroom or changing facility that is designated for use by members of the opposite sex, if limiting access results in a violation of state or local building codes or standards;
(A) Access to a restroom or changing facility that is designated for use by members of the opposite sex while members of the opposite sex are present or could be present;
(B) Requesting that a school construct, remodel, or in any way perform physical or structural changes to a school facility; or
(C) Requesting that a school limit access to a restroom or changing facility that is designated for use by members of the opposite sex, if limiting access results in a violation of state or local building codes or standards;
(3) "Restroom" means a facility that includes one (1) or more toilets or urinals; and
(4) "Sex" has the same meaning as defined in § 1-3-105(c) .
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 486, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 452, s 3, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4008 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4008
Reserved Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 77, s 4, eff. 1/1/2022. Acts 2012 , ch. 701, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-6-4018.
Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 77, s 4, eff. 1/1/2022.
Acts 2012 , ch. 701, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-6-4018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4505 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4505
Reprisal or retaliation prohibited - Reporting harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying - Immunity from damages
Status: in_force

(a) A school employee, student or volunteer may not engage in reprisal or retaliation against a victim of, witness to, or person with reliable information about an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying. (b) A school employee, student or volunteer who witnesses or has reliable information that a student has been subjected to an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying is encouraged to report the act to the appropriate school official designated by the school district's policy. (c) A school employee who promptly reports an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying to the appropriate school official in compliance with the procedures set forth in the school district's policy is immune from a cause of action for damages arising from any failure to remedy the reported act. (d) Notwithstanding subsections (b) and (c), a school employee, student or volunteer who witnesses or possesses reliable information that a student has transmitted by an electronic device any communication containing a credible threat to cause bodily injury or death to another student or school employee shall report such information to the appropriate school official designated by the policy of the school district. Such school official shall make a determination regarding the administration of the report. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 248,s 69, eff. 5/2/2019. Acts 2005, ch. 202, § 1; 2011, ch. 251, § 1; T.C.A. § 45-6-1018; Acts 2013, ch. 375, § 2.
(a) A school employee, student or volunteer may not engage in reprisal or retaliation against a victim of, witness to, or person with reliable information about an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying.
(b) A school employee, student or volunteer who witnesses or has reliable information that a student has been subjected to an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying is encouraged to report the act to the appropriate school official designated by the school district's policy.
(c) A school employee who promptly reports an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying to the appropriate school official in compliance with the procedures set forth in the school district's policy is immune from a cause of action for damages arising from any failure to remedy the reported act.
(d) Notwithstanding subsections (b) and (c), a school employee, student or volunteer who witnesses or possesses reliable information that a student has transmitted by an electronic device any communication containing a credible threat to cause bodily injury or death to another student or school employee shall report such information to the appropriate school official designated by the policy of the school district. Such school official shall make a determination regarding the administration of the report.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 248,s 69, eff. 5/2/2019.
Acts 2005, ch. 202, § 1; 2011, ch. 251, § 1; T.C.A. § 45-6-1018; Acts 2013, ch. 375, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2119 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-2119
Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Status: in_force

This part modifies, limits, or supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act ( 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.), but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act ( 15 U.S.C. § 7001(c) ), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act ( 15 U.S.C. § 7003(b) ). Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216,s 1, eff. 9/1/2017.
This part modifies, limits, or supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act ( 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.), but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act ( 15 U.S.C. § 7001(c) ), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act ( 15 U.S.C. § 7003(b) ).
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216,s 1, eff. 9/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-812 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-812
Consistency with harassment and bullying policies
Status: in_force

Each LEA shall ensure that the district-wide safety plans and building-level emergency response plans required by this part are developed in such a manner as to be consistent with the district's harassment and bullying policies developed pursuant to § 49-6-4503 . Acts 2007 , ch. 548, § 13.
Each LEA shall ensure that the district-wide safety plans and building-level emergency response plans required by this part are developed in such a manner as to be consistent with the district's harassment and bullying policies developed pursuant to § 49-6-4503 .
Acts 2007 , ch. 548, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-133 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-133
Misrepresentation of academic credentials - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials who, knowing that the statement is false and with the intent to secure employment at or admission to an institution of higher education in Tennessee, represents, orally or in writing, that the person: (1) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas from an accredited institution of higher education; (2) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas from a particular institution of higher education; or (3) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas in a particular field or specialty from an accredited institution of higher education. (b) Misrepresentation of academic credentials is a Class A misdemeanor. (c) Each institution of the University of Tennessee system and the state university and community college system shall include in any catalog, on the institution's website and in any contract for employment in a position requiring academic credentials a warning that the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials constitutes a Class A misdemeanor. The warning shall define the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials. Acts 2004, ch. 825, § 1; 2006, ch. 661, § 1.
(a) A person commits the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials who, knowing that the statement is false and with the intent to secure employment at or admission to an institution of higher education in Tennessee, represents, orally or in writing, that the person: (1) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas from an accredited institution of higher education; (2) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas from a particular institution of higher education; or (3) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas in a particular field or specialty from an accredited institution of higher education.
(1) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas from an accredited institution of higher education;
(2) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas from a particular institution of higher education; or
(3) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas in a particular field or specialty from an accredited institution of higher education.
(b) Misrepresentation of academic credentials is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) Each institution of the University of Tennessee system and the state university and community college system shall include in any catalog, on the institution's website and in any contract for employment in a position requiring academic credentials a warning that the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials constitutes a Class A misdemeanor. The warning shall define the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials.
Acts 2004, ch. 825, § 1; 2006, ch. 661, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-1104 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-1104
Assistance of state officials
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter and the commissioner of education, upon the request of any county, city or special school district or the board of education of any of those, to render advice and assistance in the preparation, execution and interpretation of contracts proposed or executed under this part. Acts 1957, ch. 12, § 5; T.C.A., § 49-414.
It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter and the commissioner of education, upon the request of any county, city or special school district or the board of education of any of those, to render advice and assistance in the preparation, execution and interpretation of contracts proposed or executed under this part.
Acts 1957, ch. 12, § 5; T.C.A., § 49-414.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1104 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-1104
Pilot program
Status: in_force

Middle Tennessee State University shall implement a pilot program to effectuate this part, for a period not to exceed one (1) academic year, as defined by Middle Tennessee State University. At the conclusion of the pilot program at Middle Tennessee State University, the program shall be evaluated by a committee, which shall be comprised of the sponsors of chapter 313 of the Public Acts of 2005, the chair of the senate education committee and the chair of the education committee of the house of representatives. This committee may solicit input from personnel of the state university and community college system and the University of Tennessee system. The committee shall make public its findings and recommendations regarding the evaluation of the pilot program. At the commencement of the academic year, as defined by the institution of higher education, following publication of the committee's findings and recommendations, institutions of higher education shall implement an equivalent program in compliance with the findings and recommendations of the committee. For the duration of Middle Tennessee State University's pilot program and the evaluation of the program, other institutions of higher education are not required to comply with this part. Acts 2005, ch. 313, § 5.
Middle Tennessee State University shall implement a pilot program to effectuate this part, for a period not to exceed one (1) academic year, as defined by Middle Tennessee State University. At the conclusion of the pilot program at Middle Tennessee State University, the program shall be evaluated by a committee, which shall be comprised of the sponsors of chapter 313 of the Public Acts of 2005, the chair of the senate education committee and the chair of the education committee of the house of representatives. This committee may solicit input from personnel of the state university and community college system and the University of Tennessee system. The committee shall make public its findings and recommendations regarding the evaluation of the pilot program. At the commencement of the academic year, as defined by the institution of higher education, following publication of the committee's findings and recommendations, institutions of higher education shall implement an equivalent program in compliance with the findings and recommendations of the committee. For the duration of Middle Tennessee State University's pilot program and the evaluation of the program, other institutions of higher education are not required to comply with this part.
Acts 2005, ch. 313, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-105 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-105
Alteration of licenses
Status: in_force

The holder of a license who changes or alters the holder's license in any way, or who permits any other person to change or alter the license, commits a Class C misdemeanor and shall have such holder's license revoked. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 11; Shan. Supp. § 1487a74; Code 1932, § 2364; T.C.A. (orig. ed), § 49-1233; Acts 1987, ch. 308, § 16; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
The holder of a license who changes or alters the holder's license in any way, or who permits any other person to change or alter the license, commits a Class C misdemeanor and shall have such holder's license revoked.
Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 11; Shan. Supp. § 1487a74; Code 1932, § 2364; T.C.A. (orig. ed), § 49-1233; Acts 1987, ch. 308, § 16; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-407 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-407
Duties of department of safety - Drug abuse programs
Status: in_force

It is the responsibility of the department of safety to: (1) Periodically check persons serving as DARE instructors to ensure that they have been properly trained to do so in accordance with the standards and qualifications adopted by the department or with comparable standards; and (2) Monitor the content of the drug abuse resistance material currently being taught students to ensure that it is compatible with or comparable to the curriculum adopted and implemented by the state board of education for DARE program instruction. Acts 1992, ch. 910, § 1.
It is the responsibility of the department of safety to:
(1) Periodically check persons serving as DARE instructors to ensure that they have been properly trained to do so in accordance with the standards and qualifications adopted by the department or with comparable standards; and
(2) Monitor the content of the drug abuse resistance material currently being taught students to ensure that it is compatible with or comparable to the curriculum adopted and implemented by the state board of education for DARE program instruction.
Acts 1992, ch. 910, § 1.