Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3104 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3104
Transfer of students
Status: in_force

(a) Local boards of education may admit pupils from outside their respective local school systems. Local boards of education may also arrange for the transfer of pupils residing within their systems to schools located outside their districts, and enter into agreements with other local boards of education for the admission or transfer of pupils from one (1) school system to another. (b) State school funds shall follow the student into the school system to which the student is transferring under this section. (c) Tuition may be charged by a local school system to which a student transfers as provided in § 49-6-3003 . (d) Subject to the restrictions in § 49-6-3105 , an adult pupil or the parent or guardian of a minor pupil may transfer the pupil to a school system outside the one serving the pupil's place of residence at the discretion of the receiving board of education. (e) Each local board of education may permit adult students or the parents or guardian of a minor student to choose the school the student is to attend. If the choice is for a school other than the one to which the student is normally zoned, the student may be required to provide personal transportation. (f) Transfers authorized by this section shall be exercised within the limitations of any existing court order or plan developed to comply with the state or federal constitution. (g) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (c), in cases where an LEA has created a regional school with a specific focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), local Tennessee investment in student achievement formula (TISA) school funds shall also follow the student into the LEA to which the student is transferring and no tuition may be charged by the receiving LEA. (2) [Deleted by 2022 amendment.] (3) Nothing in this subsection (g) shall preclude an LEA from entering into an agreement with another LEA whereby additional funds may be transferred from the sending LEA to the receiving LEA for the purpose of educating the child. (4) As used in this subsection (g), "student" means a student who was attending a school in the sending LEA or had moved into the sending LEA immediately prior to the transfer to the receiving LEA's regional STEM school. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 59, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 58, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 882, s 2, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 882, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 19; Shan. Supp., § 1487a141; Code 1932, § 2472; Acts 1957, ch. 9, § 1; 1965, ch. 239, § 1; 1965, ch. 303, § 1; 1968, ch. 417, § 1; 1972, ch. 693, § 13; 1974, ch. 654, §§ 79, 80; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1701; Acts 1990, ch. 649, § 3; 1992, ch. 535, § 88.
(a) Local boards of education may admit pupils from outside their respective local school systems. Local boards of education may also arrange for the transfer of pupils residing within their systems to schools located outside their districts, and enter into agreements with other local boards of education for the admission or transfer of pupils from one (1) school system to another.
(b) State school funds shall follow the student into the school system to which the student is transferring under this section.
(c) Tuition may be charged by a local school system to which a student transfers as provided in § 49-6-3003 .
(d) Subject to the restrictions in § 49-6-3105 , an adult pupil or the parent or guardian of a minor pupil may transfer the pupil to a school system outside the one serving the pupil's place of residence at the discretion of the receiving board of education.
(e) Each local board of education may permit adult students or the parents or guardian of a minor student to choose the school the student is to attend. If the choice is for a school other than the one to which the student is normally zoned, the student may be required to provide personal transportation.
(f) Transfers authorized by this section shall be exercised within the limitations of any existing court order or plan developed to comply with the state or federal constitution.
(g) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (c), in cases where an LEA has created a regional school with a specific focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), local Tennessee investment in student achievement formula (TISA) school funds shall also follow the student into the LEA to which the student is transferring and no tuition may be charged by the receiving LEA. (2) [Deleted by 2022 amendment.] (3) Nothing in this subsection (g) shall preclude an LEA from entering into an agreement with another LEA whereby additional funds may be transferred from the sending LEA to the receiving LEA for the purpose of educating the child. (4) As used in this subsection (g), "student" means a student who was attending a school in the sending LEA or had moved into the sending LEA immediately prior to the transfer to the receiving LEA's regional STEM school.
(1) Notwithstanding subsection (c), in cases where an LEA has created a regional school with a specific focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), local Tennessee investment in student achievement formula (TISA) school funds shall also follow the student into the LEA to which the student is transferring and no tuition may be charged by the receiving LEA.
(2) [Deleted by 2022 amendment.]
(3) Nothing in this subsection (g) shall preclude an LEA from entering into an agreement with another LEA whereby additional funds may be transferred from the sending LEA to the receiving LEA for the purpose of educating the child.
(4) As used in this subsection (g), "student" means a student who was attending a school in the sending LEA or had moved into the sending LEA immediately prior to the transfer to the receiving LEA's regional STEM school.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 59, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 58, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 882, s 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 882, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 19; Shan. Supp., § 1487a141; Code 1932, § 2472; Acts 1957, ch. 9, § 1; 1965, ch. 239, § 1; 1965, ch. 303, § 1; 1968, ch. 417, § 1; 1972, ch. 693, § 13; 1974, ch. 654, §§ 79, 80; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1701; Acts 1990, ch. 649, § 3; 1992, ch. 535, § 88.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-1406 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-1406
Penalties
Status: in_force

Should any person be found guilty of knowingly and willfully making or causing to be made any false statement or report or otherwise violating the requirements of §§ 49-50-1404 and 49-50-1405 , that person shall forfeit all pay and compensation for the position held for a period not to exceed one (1) year, be subject to dismissal, removal or ouster from the office or position and be ineligible for election or appointment for the same or a similar position for five (5) years. Acts 1989, ch. 444, § 6.
Should any person be found guilty of knowingly and willfully making or causing to be made any false statement or report or otherwise violating the requirements of §§ 49-50-1404 and 49-50-1405 , that person shall forfeit all pay and compensation for the position held for a period not to exceed one (1) year, be subject to dismissal, removal or ouster from the office or position and be ineligible for election or appointment for the same or a similar position for five (5) years.
Acts 1989, ch. 444, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-8-1302 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 8 / Section 49-8-1302
Board of regents
Status: in_force

Nashville State Community College shall be under the management and control of the Tennessee board of regents. Acts 2002, ch. 618, § 2; 2009, ch. 352, § 5.
Nashville State Community College shall be under the management and control of the Tennessee board of regents.
Acts 2002, ch. 618, § 2; 2009, ch. 352, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1026 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1026
Approval for elective state funded course for nonsectarian, nonreligious academic study of the Bible - Course requirements
Status: in_force

(a) The state board of education is authorized to approve academic standards for an elective state-funded course consisting of a nonsectarian, nonreligious academic study of the Bible. The course may include the impact of the Bible on literature, art, music, culture and politics. The curriculum and associated textbooks and instructional materials shall meet academic rigor and standards of the state board of education in the same manner as required for approval of any other elective course, textbook and instructional materials approved by the state board and shall meet the requirements of the constitutions of the United States and of this state. The course provided for in this section shall: (1) Be taught in an objective and nondevotional manner with no attempt made to indoctrinate students; (2) Not include teaching of religious doctrine or sectarian interpretation of the Bible or of texts from other religious or cultural traditions; and (3) Not disparage or encourage a commitment to a particular set of religious beliefs. (b) All courses that were taught in the 2007-2008 school year under a special course number in any LEA in the state for an elective course consisting of an academic study of the Bible shall be an approved curriculum by the department of education. (c) (1) Any course for an academic study of the Bible using a curriculum developed by an LEA that has been approved by the department of education may be adopted by another LEA without further approval by the department. (2) The department of education shall make available on its website: (A) A list identifying each LEA that has developed a Bible course curriculum that has been approved by the department and that is available for adoption by another LEA pursuant to subdivision (c)(1); (B) All Bible course curricula developed by LEAs that have been approved by the department and that are available for adoption by another LEA pursuant to subdivision (c)(1); (C) The academic standards for a Bible course that have been approved by the state board of education under subsection (a); and (D) Instructions on how an LEA may submit its own Bible course curriculum for approval. (3) The state board of education shall include on its list of approved high school courses the elective Bible course developed pursuant to subsection (a). (4) The department shall notify each LEA in writing, no later than July 1 of each year, of the LEA's ability to offer an elective state-funded Bible course consisting of a nonsectarian, nonreligious academic study of the Bible in accordance with this section, and the ability of each LEA to develop its own Bible course curriculum. (d) An LEA that elects to offer a course and utilize an associated textbook or instructional materials approved in accordance with subsection (a) shall implement the course in accordance with the constitutions of the United States and of this state, including the manner in which the course is taught in the classroom and the assignment by the LEA of the individual teaching the course. The individual assigned to teach the course shall meet all certification requirements and all other provisions of this chapter relating to personnel employed by local units of administration. In addition, no person shall be assigned to teach the course based in whole or in part on any religious test, profession of faith or lack of faith, prior or present religious affiliation or lack of affiliation, or criteria involving particular beliefs or lack of beliefs about the Bible or in violation of § 49-6-2906 or part 80 of this chapter. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed as mandating that an LEA use the curriculum developed under subsection (a) for an academic study of the Bible or prohibiting an LEA from adopting its own curriculum for an academic study of the Bible; provided, that any academic study of the Bible so offered shall be approved as a special course according to the rules of the state board of education and in compliance with the constitutions of the United States and of this state. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 775, s 1, eff. 4/19/2018. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 999, s 7, eff. 4/27/2016. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 981,s 30, eff. 1/1/2015. Acts 2008 , ch. 1037, § 2.
(a) The state board of education is authorized to approve academic standards for an elective state-funded course consisting of a nonsectarian, nonreligious academic study of the Bible. The course may include the impact of the Bible on literature, art, music, culture and politics. The curriculum and associated textbooks and instructional materials shall meet academic rigor and standards of the state board of education in the same manner as required for approval of any other elective course, textbook and instructional materials approved by the state board and shall meet the requirements of the constitutions of the United States and of this state. The course provided for in this section shall: (1) Be taught in an objective and nondevotional manner with no attempt made to indoctrinate students; (2) Not include teaching of religious doctrine or sectarian interpretation of the Bible or of texts from other religious or cultural traditions; and (3) Not disparage or encourage a commitment to a particular set of religious beliefs.
(1) Be taught in an objective and nondevotional manner with no attempt made to indoctrinate students;
(2) Not include teaching of religious doctrine or sectarian interpretation of the Bible or of texts from other religious or cultural traditions; and
(3) Not disparage or encourage a commitment to a particular set of religious beliefs.
(b) All courses that were taught in the 2007-2008 school year under a special course number in any LEA in the state for an elective course consisting of an academic study of the Bible shall be an approved curriculum by the department of education.
(c) (1) Any course for an academic study of the Bible using a curriculum developed by an LEA that has been approved by the department of education may be adopted by another LEA without further approval by the department. (2) The department of education shall make available on its website: (A) A list identifying each LEA that has developed a Bible course curriculum that has been approved by the department and that is available for adoption by another LEA pursuant to subdivision (c)(1); (B) All Bible course curricula developed by LEAs that have been approved by the department and that are available for adoption by another LEA pursuant to subdivision (c)(1); (C) The academic standards for a Bible course that have been approved by the state board of education under subsection (a); and (D) Instructions on how an LEA may submit its own Bible course curriculum for approval. (3) The state board of education shall include on its list of approved high school courses the elective Bible course developed pursuant to subsection (a). (4) The department shall notify each LEA in writing, no later than July 1 of each year, of the LEA's ability to offer an elective state-funded Bible course consisting of a nonsectarian, nonreligious academic study of the Bible in accordance with this section, and the ability of each LEA to develop its own Bible course curriculum.
(1) Any course for an academic study of the Bible using a curriculum developed by an LEA that has been approved by the department of education may be adopted by another LEA without further approval by the department.
(2) The department of education shall make available on its website: (A) A list identifying each LEA that has developed a Bible course curriculum that has been approved by the department and that is available for adoption by another LEA pursuant to subdivision (c)(1); (B) All Bible course curricula developed by LEAs that have been approved by the department and that are available for adoption by another LEA pursuant to subdivision (c)(1); (C) The academic standards for a Bible course that have been approved by the state board of education under subsection (a); and (D) Instructions on how an LEA may submit its own Bible course curriculum for approval.
(A) A list identifying each LEA that has developed a Bible course curriculum that has been approved by the department and that is available for adoption by another LEA pursuant to subdivision (c)(1);
(B) All Bible course curricula developed by LEAs that have been approved by the department and that are available for adoption by another LEA pursuant to subdivision (c)(1);
(C) The academic standards for a Bible course that have been approved by the state board of education under subsection (a); and
(D) Instructions on how an LEA may submit its own Bible course curriculum for approval.
(3) The state board of education shall include on its list of approved high school courses the elective Bible course developed pursuant to subsection (a).
(4) The department shall notify each LEA in writing, no later than July 1 of each year, of the LEA's ability to offer an elective state-funded Bible course consisting of a nonsectarian, nonreligious academic study of the Bible in accordance with this section, and the ability of each LEA to develop its own Bible course curriculum.
(d) An LEA that elects to offer a course and utilize an associated textbook or instructional materials approved in accordance with subsection (a) shall implement the course in accordance with the constitutions of the United States and of this state, including the manner in which the course is taught in the classroom and the assignment by the LEA of the individual teaching the course. The individual assigned to teach the course shall meet all certification requirements and all other provisions of this chapter relating to personnel employed by local units of administration. In addition, no person shall be assigned to teach the course based in whole or in part on any religious test, profession of faith or lack of faith, prior or present religious affiliation or lack of affiliation, or criteria involving particular beliefs or lack of beliefs about the Bible or in violation of § 49-6-2906 or part 80 of this chapter.
(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed as mandating that an LEA use the curriculum developed under subsection (a) for an academic study of the Bible or prohibiting an LEA from adopting its own curriculum for an academic study of the Bible; provided, that any academic study of the Bible so offered shall be approved as a special course according to the rules of the state board of education and in compliance with the constitutions of the United States and of this state.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 775, s 1, eff. 4/19/2018.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 999, s 7, eff. 4/27/2016.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 981,s 30, eff. 1/1/2015.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1037, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-906 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-906
College savings bonds - Plan of implementation
Status: in_force

(a) The state funding board and the Tennessee state school bond authority, when issuing college savings bonds, shall develop a plan of implementation for the sale and issuance of the bonds, including: (1) Advertising to inform the public about the availability of college savings bonds; (2) Marketing and financing of the issue and sale; and (3) The specific increments, maturities and denominations in which to market the bonds in order to make the bonds affordable and funds available at the time when the funds are needed to meet higher education costs. (b) Upon request by either the state funding board or the Tennessee state school bond authority, the Tennessee student assistance corporation, created in chapter 4, part 2 of this title, shall assist the requesting issuer in the preparation and implementation of the plan. Acts 1989, ch. 190, § 7.
(a) The state funding board and the Tennessee state school bond authority, when issuing college savings bonds, shall develop a plan of implementation for the sale and issuance of the bonds, including: (1) Advertising to inform the public about the availability of college savings bonds; (2) Marketing and financing of the issue and sale; and (3) The specific increments, maturities and denominations in which to market the bonds in order to make the bonds affordable and funds available at the time when the funds are needed to meet higher education costs.
(1) Advertising to inform the public about the availability of college savings bonds;
(2) Marketing and financing of the issue and sale; and
(3) The specific increments, maturities and denominations in which to market the bonds in order to make the bonds affordable and funds available at the time when the funds are needed to meet higher education costs.
(b) Upon request by either the state funding board or the Tennessee state school bond authority, the Tennessee student assistance corporation, created in chapter 4, part 2 of this title, shall assist the requesting issuer in the preparation and implementation of the plan.
Acts 1989, ch. 190, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-412 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-412
Schools required to have principal
Status: in_force

Each school having nine (9) or more teachers shall have at least one (1) full-time supervising principal. Acts 1986, ch. 696, § 1; 1988, ch. 465, § 1.
Each school having nine (9) or more teachers shall have at least one (1) full-time supervising principal.
Acts 1986, ch. 696, § 1; 1988, ch. 465, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-207 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-207
Loans to teachers for master or doctoral level degrees
Status: in_force

(a) Each LEA may offer interest-free loans to a teacher for the purpose of obtaining a master's or doctoral level degree at any state college or university in the subject area or field of study in which the person teaches or plans to teach in the public elementary or secondary schools of this state. (b) If the LEA elects to offer interest-free loans as provided in subsection (a), the LEA shall establish an education loan revolving fund from revenues received from gifts, grants and state and local government appropriations made for this purpose and provide the loans from such fund. The legislative body of any county or municipality may appropriate funds for the purpose of establishing such funds for its LEA. No state funds appropriated for education shall be obligated or expended to offer the interest-free loans. (c) The loans shall be available to any person who has taught in a public elementary or secondary school in this state for at least two (2) years prior to requesting a loan authorized by subsection (a). (d) The loans shall not be due and payable until the person obtains the degree being sought. Repayment shall be made by applying two-thirds (2/3) of any annual salary increase the person receives from the LEA for obtaining the advanced degree. The LEA is authorized to withhold such amounts from the teacher's pay to be applied to the loan repayment until the loan is paid. All funds received for the loan repayment shall be deposited in the education loan revolving fund established pursuant to subsection (b). (e) If the person obtains a loan under this section and does not continue to teach in the public elementary or secondary schools of this state, the LEA has the option of requiring the loan be paid in full at the time the person is no longer teaching as required in this section or allowing repayment of the loan in an amount that would equal two-thirds (2/3) of any annual salary the person would have received from the LEA for obtaining the advanced degree had the person remained in teaching plus any interest that may be due. If the LEA retains the loan, the loan shall begin to accrue interest annually at the formula rate established in § 47-14-102(6) at the time the person is no longer employed as a teacher. (f) If the person continues to teach in the public elementary or secondary schools of this state but in a different LEA from the LEA that advanced the loan, the appropriate LEAs are authorized to enter into an agreement to withhold the amount established in subsection (d) from the person's salary to be forwarded to the LEA that advanced the loan, to be applied to the loan payment in accordance with subsection (d). In the absence of such agreement, the LEA that authorized the loan is authorized to proceed with collecting the remaining balance due in accordance with the previously established repayment schedule and shall have the authority to enforce the payment of the loan and collect the balance due in the same manner as provided by law for the collection of debts. (g) The interest free loan program authorized by this section shall be subject to the prior approval of the local school board and the applicable county or municipal legislative body. Nothing in this section shall require the approval of individual loans. Acts 1996, ch. 961, § 1.
(a) Each LEA may offer interest-free loans to a teacher for the purpose of obtaining a master's or doctoral level degree at any state college or university in the subject area or field of study in which the person teaches or plans to teach in the public elementary or secondary schools of this state.
(b) If the LEA elects to offer interest-free loans as provided in subsection (a), the LEA shall establish an education loan revolving fund from revenues received from gifts, grants and state and local government appropriations made for this purpose and provide the loans from such fund. The legislative body of any county or municipality may appropriate funds for the purpose of establishing such funds for its LEA. No state funds appropriated for education shall be obligated or expended to offer the interest-free loans.
(c) The loans shall be available to any person who has taught in a public elementary or secondary school in this state for at least two (2) years prior to requesting a loan authorized by subsection (a).
(d) The loans shall not be due and payable until the person obtains the degree being sought. Repayment shall be made by applying two-thirds (2/3) of any annual salary increase the person receives from the LEA for obtaining the advanced degree. The LEA is authorized to withhold such amounts from the teacher's pay to be applied to the loan repayment until the loan is paid. All funds received for the loan repayment shall be deposited in the education loan revolving fund established pursuant to subsection (b).
(e) If the person obtains a loan under this section and does not continue to teach in the public elementary or secondary schools of this state, the LEA has the option of requiring the loan be paid in full at the time the person is no longer teaching as required in this section or allowing repayment of the loan in an amount that would equal two-thirds (2/3) of any annual salary the person would have received from the LEA for obtaining the advanced degree had the person remained in teaching plus any interest that may be due. If the LEA retains the loan, the loan shall begin to accrue interest annually at the formula rate established in § 47-14-102(6) at the time the person is no longer employed as a teacher.
(f) If the person continues to teach in the public elementary or secondary schools of this state but in a different LEA from the LEA that advanced the loan, the appropriate LEAs are authorized to enter into an agreement to withhold the amount established in subsection (d) from the person's salary to be forwarded to the LEA that advanced the loan, to be applied to the loan payment in accordance with subsection (d). In the absence of such agreement, the LEA that authorized the loan is authorized to proceed with collecting the remaining balance due in accordance with the previously established repayment schedule and shall have the authority to enforce the payment of the loan and collect the balance due in the same manner as provided by law for the collection of debts.
(g) The interest free loan program authorized by this section shall be subject to the prior approval of the local school board and the applicable county or municipal legislative body. Nothing in this section shall require the approval of individual loans.
Acts 1996, ch. 961, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1202 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1202
American history and government
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every four-year high school that receives public funds from city, county or state governments shall require every student to have at least one (1) year of instruction in American history and government, preferably in the fourth year. (2) Any student in any of the designated schools who fails or refuses to take the subjects named in subdivision (a)(1) shall not be admitted to the University of Tennessee or the state university and community college system of Tennessee unless and until the student agrees to earn credit in these subjects in the first or second year of attendance. (b) (1) Every private high school in Tennessee that gives a four-year course in literary branches is subject to the same requirements as are the public high schools in this state with regard to teaching American history and government. (2) Failure or refusal to comply with subsection (a) and subdivision (b)(1) by private high schools will automatically remove them from the list of accredited high schools in Tennessee. (c) Failure to carry out subsection (a) constitutes a Class A misdemeanor on the part of any principal of a public high school in this state and causes the school to be removed from the accredited list of high schools, and the teaching license of the teacher to be revoked. (d) Any dean of the University of Tennessee or dean of any state college who violates this section shall be removed from such position and shall not be permitted to engage in any form of public school or college work in this state for the five (5) years next succeeding such dismissal. This subsection (d) also applies to any person who may be substituting for any of the deans. Acts 1951, ch. 30, §§ 1-4 (Williams, § 2393.8c); Acts 1973, ch. 201, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-1903 -- 49-1906; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1.
(a) (1) Every four-year high school that receives public funds from city, county or state governments shall require every student to have at least one (1) year of instruction in American history and government, preferably in the fourth year. (2) Any student in any of the designated schools who fails or refuses to take the subjects named in subdivision (a)(1) shall not be admitted to the University of Tennessee or the state university and community college system of Tennessee unless and until the student agrees to earn credit in these subjects in the first or second year of attendance.
(1) Every four-year high school that receives public funds from city, county or state governments shall require every student to have at least one (1) year of instruction in American history and government, preferably in the fourth year.
(2) Any student in any of the designated schools who fails or refuses to take the subjects named in subdivision (a)(1) shall not be admitted to the University of Tennessee or the state university and community college system of Tennessee unless and until the student agrees to earn credit in these subjects in the first or second year of attendance.
(b) (1) Every private high school in Tennessee that gives a four-year course in literary branches is subject to the same requirements as are the public high schools in this state with regard to teaching American history and government. (2) Failure or refusal to comply with subsection (a) and subdivision (b)(1) by private high schools will automatically remove them from the list of accredited high schools in Tennessee.
(1) Every private high school in Tennessee that gives a four-year course in literary branches is subject to the same requirements as are the public high schools in this state with regard to teaching American history and government.
(2) Failure or refusal to comply with subsection (a) and subdivision (b)(1) by private high schools will automatically remove them from the list of accredited high schools in Tennessee.
(c) Failure to carry out subsection (a) constitutes a Class A misdemeanor on the part of any principal of a public high school in this state and causes the school to be removed from the accredited list of high schools, and the teaching license of the teacher to be revoked.
(d) Any dean of the University of Tennessee or dean of any state college who violates this section shall be removed from such position and shall not be permitted to engage in any form of public school or college work in this state for the five (5) years next succeeding such dismissal. This subsection (d) also applies to any person who may be substituting for any of the deans.
Acts 1951, ch. 30, §§ 1-4 (Williams, § 2393.8c); Acts 1973, ch. 201, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-1903 -- 49-1906; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-11-501 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 11 / Section 49-11-501
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Acts 1981, ch. 244, § 2; 1983, ch. 260, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-2650; repealed by Acts 2019, ch. 204, § 16, effective 4/25/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-146 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-146
Disciplinary violations for use or possession of alcohol, controlled substance or controlled substance analogue - Notice to parents
Status: in_force

A public institution of higher education shall notify a parent or legal guardian of a student under twenty-one (21) years of age, if the student has committed a disciplinary violation with respect to the use or possession of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a controlled substance analogue that is in violation of any federal, state or local law, or of any rule or policy of the institution, except as prohibited by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ( 20 U.S.C. § 1232g ). Acts 2008, ch. 1189, § 1; 2012, ch. 848, § 44.
A public institution of higher education shall notify a parent or legal guardian of a student under twenty-one (21) years of age, if the student has committed a disciplinary violation with respect to the use or possession of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a controlled substance analogue that is in violation of any federal, state or local law, or of any rule or policy of the institution, except as prohibited by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ( 20 U.S.C. § 1232g ).
Acts 2008, ch. 1189, § 1; 2012, ch. 848, § 44.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-820 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-820
Assignment of law enforcement officer as school resource officer - Notification to director of schools and principal - LEA interference prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, if a local board of education has not entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a law enforcement agency to assign a school resource officer at each school within the local board of education's control, then a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction may assign at least one (1) law enforcement officer to serve as a school resource officer at the school to increase the protection and safety of students and school personnel during regular school hours when children are present on the school's premises, as well as during school-sponsored events. (b) If a law enforcement officer is assigned to a school pursuant to subsection (a), then the chief of the law enforcement agency that assigned the law enforcement officer must notify the director of schools and the principal of the school of: (1) The officer's assignment; (2) The policies of the officer's employing law enforcement agency that the officer must follow; (3) Procedures for communication among the LEA, officers, and local law enforcement agencies; (4) A description of any policies, procedures, or other requirements that the officer must follow when responding to an emergency on school grounds; (5) A procedure for addressing complaints against the officer; (6) The officer's assigned schedule at a school in the LEA; and (7) Whether the officer carries a firearm pursuant to § 49-6-815(a)(3) . (c) An LEA shall not impede on the duties of an officer who is assigned to a school pursuant to this section. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 729,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, if a local board of education has not entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a law enforcement agency to assign a school resource officer at each school within the local board of education's control, then a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction may assign at least one (1) law enforcement officer to serve as a school resource officer at the school to increase the protection and safety of students and school personnel during regular school hours when children are present on the school's premises, as well as during school-sponsored events.
(b) If a law enforcement officer is assigned to a school pursuant to subsection (a), then the chief of the law enforcement agency that assigned the law enforcement officer must notify the director of schools and the principal of the school of: (1) The officer's assignment; (2) The policies of the officer's employing law enforcement agency that the officer must follow; (3) Procedures for communication among the LEA, officers, and local law enforcement agencies; (4) A description of any policies, procedures, or other requirements that the officer must follow when responding to an emergency on school grounds; (5) A procedure for addressing complaints against the officer; (6) The officer's assigned schedule at a school in the LEA; and (7) Whether the officer carries a firearm pursuant to § 49-6-815(a)(3) .
(1) The officer's assignment;
(2) The policies of the officer's employing law enforcement agency that the officer must follow;
(3) Procedures for communication among the LEA, officers, and local law enforcement agencies;
(4) A description of any policies, procedures, or other requirements that the officer must follow when responding to an emergency on school grounds;
(5) A procedure for addressing complaints against the officer;
(6) The officer's assigned schedule at a school in the LEA; and
(7) Whether the officer carries a firearm pursuant to § 49-6-815(a)(3) .
(c) An LEA shall not impede on the duties of an officer who is assigned to a school pursuant to this section.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 729,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-5105 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-5105
Identification numbers - Limitations on use - Confidentiality
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall use the identification numbers furnished under this part for the purpose of tracking students and for other statistical reports or surveys, but for no other purpose. Listings of student names and identification numbers shall not be public records. Acts 1990, ch. 708, § 1.
The commissioner shall use the identification numbers furnished under this part for the purpose of tracking students and for other statistical reports or surveys, but for no other purpose. Listings of student names and identification numbers shall not be public records.
Acts 1990, ch. 708, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-1001 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-1001
Operation of municipal or special district schools by county
Status: in_force

County and town boards of education and special school district boards, whenever they deem it advisable for the purpose of a more economical administration and the improvement of the efficiency of the schools, may make a contract to operate the school or schools of such town under the general supervision of the county director of schools; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to change the general method of distribution of county and state school funds between the county and such towns on the basis of average daily attendance as provided in this title; and provided, further, that nothing in this title shall be construed to change or repeal Chapter 160 of the Private Acts of 1915. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 34; Shan. Supp., § 1487a192; Code 1932, § 2515; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-401.
County and town boards of education and special school district boards, whenever they deem it advisable for the purpose of a more economical administration and the improvement of the efficiency of the schools, may make a contract to operate the school or schools of such town under the general supervision of the county director of schools; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to change the general method of distribution of county and state school funds between the county and such towns on the basis of average daily attendance as provided in this title; and provided, further, that nothing in this title shall be construed to change or repeal Chapter 160 of the Private Acts of 1915.
Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 34; Shan. Supp., § 1487a192; Code 1932, § 2515; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-401.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1203 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1203
Federal and state constitutions
Status: in_force

(a) A treatise on the history and interpretation of the constitution of the United States approved or adopted by the state board of education is required to be taught in the high schools of this state. (b) (1) It is the duty of the state board of education and all local boards of education to cause to be taught in each public high school in this state the constitution of Tennessee. (2) The state board of education shall determine the nature and extent of the instruction to be given on the constitutions and the credits to be given for the course; provided, that the course need not extend for more than one (1) year. Acts 1947, ch. 50, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 96, § 1; Acts 1947, ch. 136, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 2423.3, 2423.4 (Williams, §§ 2393.8a, 2393.8b); Acts 1974, ch. 654, § 115; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-1907, 49-1908.
(a) A treatise on the history and interpretation of the constitution of the United States approved or adopted by the state board of education is required to be taught in the high schools of this state.
(b) (1) It is the duty of the state board of education and all local boards of education to cause to be taught in each public high school in this state the constitution of Tennessee. (2) The state board of education shall determine the nature and extent of the instruction to be given on the constitutions and the credits to be given for the course; provided, that the course need not extend for more than one (1) year.
(1) It is the duty of the state board of education and all local boards of education to cause to be taught in each public high school in this state the constitution of Tennessee.
(2) The state board of education shall determine the nature and extent of the instruction to be given on the constitutions and the credits to be given for the course; provided, that the course need not extend for more than one (1) year.
Acts 1947, ch. 50, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 96, § 1; Acts 1947, ch. 136, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 2423.3, 2423.4 (Williams, §§ 2393.8a, 2393.8b); Acts 1974, ch. 654, § 115; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-1907, 49-1908.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-1252 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-1252
Multi-county consolidated school systems - Unification educational planning commission
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In all counties in this state there may be created a unification educational planning commission, sometimes called the "commission" in §§ 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1266. (2) It is the duty of the planning commission to study and consider the need for and problems in conjunction with the consolidation of all county schools within the subject counties into a unified school system, and to make and file a written report as provided in this part. If the report recommends consolidation, it shall be accompanied by a proposed plan of consolidation, as provided in §§ 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1266. (b) (1) The county mayor, the chair of the county commission and the chair of the board of education of each county may each appoint three (3) competent citizens as members of the planning commission. (2) The names of all appointees, other than those made by the county mayor, shall be certified to the county mayor by the appointing authority. (3) The county mayor of one (1) of the counties, which one (1) shall be determined by mutual agreement of the counties, shall furnish the commissioner of education with a certified list of all members of the planning commission promptly after all appointments have been made. (4) The certified list, together with the appointing officials who shall be ex officio voting members, shall constitute the planning commission, subject to the right of the appointing authorities thereafter to fill any vacancies that may subsequently occur. (c) (1) Within thirty (30) days after the planning commission has been constituted, its members shall hold an organizational meeting at a time and place fixed by one (1) of the county mayors, which one (1) to be determined by mutual agreement of the counties, with notice of the meeting to all members. (2) The planning commission shall elect a chair, a secretary and other officers as it deems necessary. (3) Future meetings of the planning commission shall be held at such times and places as may be determined. (d) (1) Members of the planning commission shall not receive per diem or other compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred by them. (2) The expenses and other necessary expenses of the planning commission shall be paid from funds appropriated for those expenses by the participating counties. Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 65; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
(a) (1) In all counties in this state there may be created a unification educational planning commission, sometimes called the "commission" in §§ 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1266. (2) It is the duty of the planning commission to study and consider the need for and problems in conjunction with the consolidation of all county schools within the subject counties into a unified school system, and to make and file a written report as provided in this part. If the report recommends consolidation, it shall be accompanied by a proposed plan of consolidation, as provided in §§ 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1266.
(1) In all counties in this state there may be created a unification educational planning commission, sometimes called the "commission" in §§ 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1266.
(2) It is the duty of the planning commission to study and consider the need for and problems in conjunction with the consolidation of all county schools within the subject counties into a unified school system, and to make and file a written report as provided in this part. If the report recommends consolidation, it shall be accompanied by a proposed plan of consolidation, as provided in §§ 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1266.
(b) (1) The county mayor, the chair of the county commission and the chair of the board of education of each county may each appoint three (3) competent citizens as members of the planning commission. (2) The names of all appointees, other than those made by the county mayor, shall be certified to the county mayor by the appointing authority. (3) The county mayor of one (1) of the counties, which one (1) shall be determined by mutual agreement of the counties, shall furnish the commissioner of education with a certified list of all members of the planning commission promptly after all appointments have been made. (4) The certified list, together with the appointing officials who shall be ex officio voting members, shall constitute the planning commission, subject to the right of the appointing authorities thereafter to fill any vacancies that may subsequently occur.
(1) The county mayor, the chair of the county commission and the chair of the board of education of each county may each appoint three (3) competent citizens as members of the planning commission.
(2) The names of all appointees, other than those made by the county mayor, shall be certified to the county mayor by the appointing authority.
(3) The county mayor of one (1) of the counties, which one (1) shall be determined by mutual agreement of the counties, shall furnish the commissioner of education with a certified list of all members of the planning commission promptly after all appointments have been made.
(4) The certified list, together with the appointing officials who shall be ex officio voting members, shall constitute the planning commission, subject to the right of the appointing authorities thereafter to fill any vacancies that may subsequently occur.
(c) (1) Within thirty (30) days after the planning commission has been constituted, its members shall hold an organizational meeting at a time and place fixed by one (1) of the county mayors, which one (1) to be determined by mutual agreement of the counties, with notice of the meeting to all members. (2) The planning commission shall elect a chair, a secretary and other officers as it deems necessary. (3) Future meetings of the planning commission shall be held at such times and places as may be determined.
(1) Within thirty (30) days after the planning commission has been constituted, its members shall hold an organizational meeting at a time and place fixed by one (1) of the county mayors, which one (1) to be determined by mutual agreement of the counties, with notice of the meeting to all members.
(2) The planning commission shall elect a chair, a secretary and other officers as it deems necessary.
(3) Future meetings of the planning commission shall be held at such times and places as may be determined.
(d) (1) Members of the planning commission shall not receive per diem or other compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred by them. (2) The expenses and other necessary expenses of the planning commission shall be paid from funds appropriated for those expenses by the participating counties.
(1) Members of the planning commission shall not receive per diem or other compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred by them.
(2) The expenses and other necessary expenses of the planning commission shall be paid from funds appropriated for those expenses by the participating counties.
Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 65; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3020 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3020
Documentation of student's withdrawal and transfer
Status: in_force

(a) An LEA shall document a student's withdrawal from a school and transfer to another school, system or state through the best information available. Such information may include documentation provided by relatives or community contacts, court documents, requests for records from a school to which the student transferred and other reasonable means of determining whether the withdrawing student enrolled in another school or program leading to a high school diploma. A permanent record containing all pertinent information with regard to a student's withdrawal from school, including the signature of the parent or guardian requesting withdrawal, and, to the extent possible, the student's future destination shall be kept. (b) The department of education shall require an LEA to obtain formal written proof that a child who has moved out-of-state has enrolled in a school or program leading to the award of a regular high school diploma in order not to count such student as a dropout. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 262,s 1, eff. 4/25/2013. Acts 2010, ch. 735, § 1.
(a) An LEA shall document a student's withdrawal from a school and transfer to another school, system or state through the best information available. Such information may include documentation provided by relatives or community contacts, court documents, requests for records from a school to which the student transferred and other reasonable means of determining whether the withdrawing student enrolled in another school or program leading to a high school diploma. A permanent record containing all pertinent information with regard to a student's withdrawal from school, including the signature of the parent or guardian requesting withdrawal, and, to the extent possible, the student's future destination shall be kept.
(b) The department of education shall require an LEA to obtain formal written proof that a child who has moved out-of-state has enrolled in a school or program leading to the award of a regular high school diploma in order not to count such student as a dropout.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 262,s 1, eff. 4/25/2013.
Acts 2010, ch. 735, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-143 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-143
Information in student directories - Solicitations and issuance of credit cards
Status: in_force

(a) Any public institution of higher education that collects personal information from students, including, but not limited to, names, campus or home addresses, telephone numbers, or other identifying information, for the purpose of using this information in student or campus directories shall include on forms used for such purposes a provision whereby the student may indicate that the student does not wish to receive solicitations, offers, or other advertisements by mail or otherwise based on the directory listing. If a student indicates that the student does not wish to receive solicitations or other such offers, then the student's preference shall be marked by the student's name and the directory shall contain an explanation of the marking. (b) It is unlawful for any credit card issuer to recruit potential student cardholders or customers for credit card business on campus or at college or university facilities, or through student organizations; provided, however, that colleges and universities may allow recruitment on days when there are athletic events, so long as the recruitment is in accordance with college or university policies. (c) It is unlawful to knowingly offer gifts or any other promotional incentives to students on campus or at college or university facilities in order to entice the students to apply for credit cards. (d) Any public institution of higher education that receives funds from the distribution of credit cards to students or any percentage from the use of cards bearing the college or university name or logo shall report the amount of such funds or percentage that it received as well as how the funds were expended during the previous fiscal year to the education committee of the senate and the education administration committee of the house of representatives by October of each year. (e) Nothing in this section is intended to or shall impair the obligations, terms, conditions, or value of contracts between credit card companies and public colleges or universities that exist on July 1, 2008. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 96, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 111, eff. 5/10/2019. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 602, Secs.s 12, s 13 eff. 3/23/2018. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182, s 58, eff. 4/17/2015. Acts 2008 , ch. 1000, § 1; 2011 , ch. 410, § 4 (z).
(a) Any public institution of higher education that collects personal information from students, including, but not limited to, names, campus or home addresses, telephone numbers, or other identifying information, for the purpose of using this information in student or campus directories shall include on forms used for such purposes a provision whereby the student may indicate that the student does not wish to receive solicitations, offers, or other advertisements by mail or otherwise based on the directory listing. If a student indicates that the student does not wish to receive solicitations or other such offers, then the student's preference shall be marked by the student's name and the directory shall contain an explanation of the marking.
(b) It is unlawful for any credit card issuer to recruit potential student cardholders or customers for credit card business on campus or at college or university facilities, or through student organizations; provided, however, that colleges and universities may allow recruitment on days when there are athletic events, so long as the recruitment is in accordance with college or university policies.
(c) It is unlawful to knowingly offer gifts or any other promotional incentives to students on campus or at college or university facilities in order to entice the students to apply for credit cards.
(d) Any public institution of higher education that receives funds from the distribution of credit cards to students or any percentage from the use of cards bearing the college or university name or logo shall report the amount of such funds or percentage that it received as well as how the funds were expended during the previous fiscal year to the education committee of the senate and the education administration committee of the house of representatives by October of each year.
(e) Nothing in this section is intended to or shall impair the obligations, terms, conditions, or value of contracts between credit card companies and public colleges or universities that exist on July 1, 2008.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 96, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 111, eff. 5/10/2019.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 602, Secs.s 12, s 13 eff. 3/23/2018.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182, s 58, eff. 4/17/2015.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1000, § 1; 2011 , ch. 410, § 4 (z).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1204 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-1204
Immunity from civil liability for acts or reports relating to students
Status: in_force

(a) An employee is not civilly liable for taking any action related to the control, grading, suspension, expulsion, or discipline of a student that occurs while the student is on the property of the educational entity or under the supervision of the educational entity or the employee unless that action violates a law, rule, or clearly articulated state or school policy. The plaintiff bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the action of the employee violated a law, rule, or clearly articulated state or school policy. (b) An employee is not liable for making a report consistent with federal or state law to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, or to an official of an educational entity, if the individual making the report has reasonable grounds to suspect that a student is: (1) Under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance that is not lawfully prescribed to the student; (2) Involved in the illegal solicitation, sale, or distribution of alcohol or a controlled substance; or (3) Involved in any other illegal activity. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 407,s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
(a) An employee is not civilly liable for taking any action related to the control, grading, suspension, expulsion, or discipline of a student that occurs while the student is on the property of the educational entity or under the supervision of the educational entity or the employee unless that action violates a law, rule, or clearly articulated state or school policy. The plaintiff bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the action of the employee violated a law, rule, or clearly articulated state or school policy.
(b) An employee is not liable for making a report consistent with federal or state law to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, or to an official of an educational entity, if the individual making the report has reasonable grounds to suspect that a student is: (1) Under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance that is not lawfully prescribed to the student; (2) Involved in the illegal solicitation, sale, or distribution of alcohol or a controlled substance; or (3) Involved in any other illegal activity.
(1) Under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance that is not lawfully prescribed to the student;
(2) Involved in the illegal solicitation, sale, or distribution of alcohol or a controlled substance; or
(3) Involved in any other illegal activity.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 407,s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1202 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-1202
Purpose of LEAP
Status: in_force

The purpose of LEAP is to provide students in colleges of applied technology, community colleges, and, where applicable, high schools the opportunity to combine occupational training in a high-skill or high-need field with academic credit and to apply that combined work and academic experience towards acquiring a postsecondary credential. Any college of applied technology or community college may establish a LEAP under this part, subject to the approval of the board of regents. The LEAP shall enable employers to employ a participating student on such basis as the employer determines appropriate, and to provide occupational training to the student during the period of employment; provided, that any cooperative education earnings, wages, salary, or other compensation received by the student shall not be included in any determination of the student's eligibility for any state financial assistance or grants. The LEAP shall also allow the transferability of the student's completed occupational training and academic hours at other colleges of applied technology, community colleges, and postsecondary institutions in this state in accordance with established transfer pathways, and institution and program accreditation requirements. Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, the LEAP shall not in any way adversely affect the accreditation of an institution. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 468,s 1, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 338,s 3, eff. 1/1/2014.
The purpose of LEAP is to provide students in colleges of applied technology, community colleges, and, where applicable, high schools the opportunity to combine occupational training in a high-skill or high-need field with academic credit and to apply that combined work and academic experience towards acquiring a postsecondary credential. Any college of applied technology or community college may establish a LEAP under this part, subject to the approval of the board of regents. The LEAP shall enable employers to employ a participating student on such basis as the employer determines appropriate, and to provide occupational training to the student during the period of employment; provided, that any cooperative education earnings, wages, salary, or other compensation received by the student shall not be included in any determination of the student's eligibility for any state financial assistance or grants. The LEAP shall also allow the transferability of the student's completed occupational training and academic hours at other colleges of applied technology, community colleges, and postsecondary institutions in this state in accordance with established transfer pathways, and institution and program accreditation requirements. Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, the LEAP shall not in any way adversely affect the accreditation of an institution.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 468,s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 338,s 3, eff. 1/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-101 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This part is known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act." Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Code 1955, § 49-601; Acts 1972, ch. 693, § 3; T.C.A., § 49-601.
This part is known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act."
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Code 1955, § 49-601; Acts 1972, ch. 693, § 3; T.C.A., § 49-601.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-8-803 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 8 / Section 49-8-803
Report on improvements to facilities and infrastructure
Status: in_force

On or before July 1, 2023, and on or before July 1 of each subsequent year, Tennessee State University (TSU) shall submit a report to the governor and the members of the general assembly detailing the progress of improvements to TSU's facilities and infrastructure and how the improvements address the needs identified in the Tennessee higher education commission's evaluation of facilities and infrastructure needs for TSU on September 1, 2021, which is based upon a third-party consultant's facility condition assessment of September 2020. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 836,s 1, eff. 4/19/2022.
On or before July 1, 2023, and on or before July 1 of each subsequent year, Tennessee State University (TSU) shall submit a report to the governor and the members of the general assembly detailing the progress of improvements to TSU's facilities and infrastructure and how the improvements address the needs identified in the Tennessee higher education commission's evaluation of facilities and infrastructure needs for TSU on September 1, 2021, which is based upon a third-party consultant's facility condition assessment of September 2020.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 836,s 1, eff. 4/19/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2017 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-2017
Fines, penalties and enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person, group, or entity, or any owner, officer, agent, or employee of a person, group, or entity, that violates a provision of this part or the rules promulgated pursuant to this part is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for the violation. (2) Each day's failure to comply is a separate violation. (3) The fine may be imposed by the commission, as otherwise provided for in this part, or by a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) (1) Any person, group or entity, or any owner, officer, agent or employee of any person, group or entity, that willfully violates § 49-7-2007 or willfully fails or refuses to deposit with the commission the records required by § 49-7-2016 , commits a Class C misdemeanor. (2) Each day's failure to comply with § 49-7-2007 or § 49-7-2016 is a separate violation. (3) The criminal sanctions may be imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction in an action brought by the attorney general and reporter or a district attorney general pursuant to subsections (d) and (e). (c) (1) Any postsecondary educational institution not exempt from this part, whether or not a resident of or having a place of business in this state, that instructs or educates or offers to instruct or educate, enrolls or offers to enroll, or contracts or offers to contract to provide instructional or educational services in this state, whether the instruction or services are provided in person or by correspondence, to a resident of this state, or that offers to award or awards any educational credentials to a resident of this state, submits the institution, and, if a natural person, the person's personal representative, to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state, concerning any cause of action arising therefrom, and for the purpose of enforcement of this part by injunction pursuant to subsections (d) and (e). (2) Service of process upon any such institution subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state may be made by personally serving the summons upon the defendant within or outside this state, in the manner prescribed by the Tennessee rules of civil procedure. (d) The attorney general and reporter, or the district attorney general of any district in which a postsecondary educational institution or an agent of the institution is found, at the request of the commission or on the attorney general and reporter's or district attorney general's own motion, may bring any appropriate action or proceeding, including injunctive proceedings, or criminal proceedings pursuant to subsection (b) in any court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of this part. (e) (1) Whenever it appears to the commission that any person, agent, group or entity is, is about to or has been violating this part or any of the lawful rules, regulations or orders of the commission, the commission may, on its own motion or on the written complaint of any person, file a petition for injunction in the name of the commission in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against the person, group or entity, for the purpose of enjoining the violation or for an order directing compliance with this part and all rules, regulations and orders issued under this part. (2) It is not necessary that the commission allege or prove that it has no adequate remedy at law. (3) The right of injunction provided in this subsection (e) shall be in addition to any other legal remedy the commission has, and shall be in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law; provided, that the commission shall not obtain a temporary restraining order without notice to the person, group or entity affected. (4) The existence of commission action with respect to alleged violations of this part shall not operate as a bar to an action for injunctive relief pursuant to this subsection (e). (f) If a person, agent, group, or entity fails to comply with this part or with the rules promulgated pursuant to this part, then the person, agent, group, or entity may be ordered to cease and desist from the noncompliant act or practice and may be required to reimburse a complainant full or partial restitution for the damage or loss resulting from the noncompliant action. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1044, s 28, eff. 7/1/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1044, s 27, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 1961, ch. 112, §§ 21-24; 1973, ch. 285, §§ 2, 3; 1974, ch. 781, §§ 21-25; T.C.A., §§ 49-3921 -- 49-3925; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) (1) A person, group, or entity, or any owner, officer, agent, or employee of a person, group, or entity, that violates a provision of this part or the rules promulgated pursuant to this part is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for the violation. (2) Each day's failure to comply is a separate violation. (3) The fine may be imposed by the commission, as otherwise provided for in this part, or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(1) A person, group, or entity, or any owner, officer, agent, or employee of a person, group, or entity, that violates a provision of this part or the rules promulgated pursuant to this part is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for the violation.
(2) Each day's failure to comply is a separate violation.
(3) The fine may be imposed by the commission, as otherwise provided for in this part, or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(b) (1) Any person, group or entity, or any owner, officer, agent or employee of any person, group or entity, that willfully violates § 49-7-2007 or willfully fails or refuses to deposit with the commission the records required by § 49-7-2016 , commits a Class C misdemeanor. (2) Each day's failure to comply with § 49-7-2007 or § 49-7-2016 is a separate violation. (3) The criminal sanctions may be imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction in an action brought by the attorney general and reporter or a district attorney general pursuant to subsections (d) and (e).
(1) Any person, group or entity, or any owner, officer, agent or employee of any person, group or entity, that willfully violates § 49-7-2007 or willfully fails or refuses to deposit with the commission the records required by § 49-7-2016 , commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(2) Each day's failure to comply with § 49-7-2007 or § 49-7-2016 is a separate violation.
(3) The criminal sanctions may be imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction in an action brought by the attorney general and reporter or a district attorney general pursuant to subsections (d) and (e).
(c) (1) Any postsecondary educational institution not exempt from this part, whether or not a resident of or having a place of business in this state, that instructs or educates or offers to instruct or educate, enrolls or offers to enroll, or contracts or offers to contract to provide instructional or educational services in this state, whether the instruction or services are provided in person or by correspondence, to a resident of this state, or that offers to award or awards any educational credentials to a resident of this state, submits the institution, and, if a natural person, the person's personal representative, to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state, concerning any cause of action arising therefrom, and for the purpose of enforcement of this part by injunction pursuant to subsections (d) and (e). (2) Service of process upon any such institution subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state may be made by personally serving the summons upon the defendant within or outside this state, in the manner prescribed by the Tennessee rules of civil procedure.
(1) Any postsecondary educational institution not exempt from this part, whether or not a resident of or having a place of business in this state, that instructs or educates or offers to instruct or educate, enrolls or offers to enroll, or contracts or offers to contract to provide instructional or educational services in this state, whether the instruction or services are provided in person or by correspondence, to a resident of this state, or that offers to award or awards any educational credentials to a resident of this state, submits the institution, and, if a natural person, the person's personal representative, to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state, concerning any cause of action arising therefrom, and for the purpose of enforcement of this part by injunction pursuant to subsections (d) and (e).
(2) Service of process upon any such institution subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state may be made by personally serving the summons upon the defendant within or outside this state, in the manner prescribed by the Tennessee rules of civil procedure.
(d) The attorney general and reporter, or the district attorney general of any district in which a postsecondary educational institution or an agent of the institution is found, at the request of the commission or on the attorney general and reporter's or district attorney general's own motion, may bring any appropriate action or proceeding, including injunctive proceedings, or criminal proceedings pursuant to subsection (b) in any court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of this part.
(e) (1) Whenever it appears to the commission that any person, agent, group or entity is, is about to or has been violating this part or any of the lawful rules, regulations or orders of the commission, the commission may, on its own motion or on the written complaint of any person, file a petition for injunction in the name of the commission in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against the person, group or entity, for the purpose of enjoining the violation or for an order directing compliance with this part and all rules, regulations and orders issued under this part. (2) It is not necessary that the commission allege or prove that it has no adequate remedy at law. (3) The right of injunction provided in this subsection (e) shall be in addition to any other legal remedy the commission has, and shall be in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law; provided, that the commission shall not obtain a temporary restraining order without notice to the person, group or entity affected. (4) The existence of commission action with respect to alleged violations of this part shall not operate as a bar to an action for injunctive relief pursuant to this subsection (e).
(1) Whenever it appears to the commission that any person, agent, group or entity is, is about to or has been violating this part or any of the lawful rules, regulations or orders of the commission, the commission may, on its own motion or on the written complaint of any person, file a petition for injunction in the name of the commission in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against the person, group or entity, for the purpose of enjoining the violation or for an order directing compliance with this part and all rules, regulations and orders issued under this part.
(2) It is not necessary that the commission allege or prove that it has no adequate remedy at law.
(3) The right of injunction provided in this subsection (e) shall be in addition to any other legal remedy the commission has, and shall be in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law; provided, that the commission shall not obtain a temporary restraining order without notice to the person, group or entity affected.
(4) The existence of commission action with respect to alleged violations of this part shall not operate as a bar to an action for injunctive relief pursuant to this subsection (e).
(f) If a person, agent, group, or entity fails to comply with this part or with the rules promulgated pursuant to this part, then the person, agent, group, or entity may be ordered to cease and desist from the noncompliant act or practice and may be required to reimburse a complainant full or partial restitution for the damage or loss resulting from the noncompliant action.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1044, s 28, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1044, s 27, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 1961, ch. 112, §§ 21-24; 1973, ch. 285, §§ 2, 3; 1974, ch. 781, §§ 21-25; T.C.A., §§ 49-3921 -- 49-3925; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-1266 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-1266
Construction of Sections 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1265
Status: in_force

(a) Sections 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1265 are declared to be remedial legislation to be liberally interpreted for the purpose of increased economy and efficiency in the operation of public schools and after any plan of consolidation provided for shall become effective, no officer or agency of any constituent school system shall retain any power or duty where such retention would be inconsistent with §§ 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1265 or with the plan of consolidation. (b) Nothing in §§ 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1265 shall be construed to alter or repeal any other law prescribing methods and procedures, contractual, cooperative, unilateral or otherwise by which schools or school systems may be operated. Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 77.
(a) Sections 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1265 are declared to be remedial legislation to be liberally interpreted for the purpose of increased economy and efficiency in the operation of public schools and after any plan of consolidation provided for shall become effective, no officer or agency of any constituent school system shall retain any power or duty where such retention would be inconsistent with §§ 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1265 or with the plan of consolidation.
(b) Nothing in §§ 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1265 shall be construed to alter or repeal any other law prescribing methods and procedures, contractual, cooperative, unilateral or otherwise by which schools or school systems may be operated.
Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 77.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3502 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3502
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725, s 43, eff. 4/18/2018. Acts 1985, ch. 463, § 1.
Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725, s 43, eff. 4/18/2018.
Acts 1985, ch. 463, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-406 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-406
Military career information
Status: in_force

If a high school provides access to the campus or to student directory information to persons or groups that make students aware of occupational or educational options, the school shall provide access on the same basis to official recruiting representatives of the military forces of the state and the United States for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities available in the military. Acts 1981, ch. 16, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-1120.
If a high school provides access to the campus or to student directory information to persons or groups that make students aware of occupational or educational options, the school shall provide access on the same basis to official recruiting representatives of the military forces of the state and the United States for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities available in the military.
Acts 1981, ch. 16, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-1120.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1803 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1803
Establishment of limited public forum - Requirements - LEA disclaimer
Status: in_force

(a) An LEA shall not be required to provide a limited public forum pursuant to this part. If the LEA determines that it is appropriate to allow a student speaker at a school event, then this part shall apply. (b) To ensure that an LEA does not discriminate against a student's publicly stated voluntary expression of a religious viewpoint, if any, and to eliminate any actual or perceived affirmative school sponsorship or attribution to the LEA of a student's expression of a religious viewpoint, if any, an LEA shall adopt a policy, such as the model policy for student expression as created by the Tennessee school boards association, or the LEA may develop a policy that is in compliance with this part. The policy shall include the establishment of a limited public forum for student speakers at school events at which a student is to publicly speak. The policy regarding the limited public forum shall also require the LEA to: (1) Provide the forum in a manner that does not discriminate against a student's voluntary expression of a religious viewpoint, if any, on an otherwise permissible subject; (2) Provide a method, based on neutral criteria, for the selection of student speakers at school events and graduation ceremonies; (3) Ensure that a student speaker does not engage in speech that is obscene, vulgar, offensively lewd, indecent or promotes illegal drug use; and (4) State, in writing, orally, or both, that the student's speech does not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the LEA. (c) The LEA disclaimer required by subdivision (b)(4) shall be provided at all applicable circumstances at school events. The LEA shall also provide the disclaimer for any communications in which a student makes a public expression, for as long as a need exists to dispel confusion over the LEA's nonsponsorship of the student's communications. (d) Student expression on an otherwise permissible subject may not be excluded from the limited public forum because the subject is expressed from a religious viewpoint. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 654,s 2, eff. 4/10/2014.
(a) An LEA shall not be required to provide a limited public forum pursuant to this part. If the LEA determines that it is appropriate to allow a student speaker at a school event, then this part shall apply.
(b) To ensure that an LEA does not discriminate against a student's publicly stated voluntary expression of a religious viewpoint, if any, and to eliminate any actual or perceived affirmative school sponsorship or attribution to the LEA of a student's expression of a religious viewpoint, if any, an LEA shall adopt a policy, such as the model policy for student expression as created by the Tennessee school boards association, or the LEA may develop a policy that is in compliance with this part. The policy shall include the establishment of a limited public forum for student speakers at school events at which a student is to publicly speak. The policy regarding the limited public forum shall also require the LEA to: (1) Provide the forum in a manner that does not discriminate against a student's voluntary expression of a religious viewpoint, if any, on an otherwise permissible subject; (2) Provide a method, based on neutral criteria, for the selection of student speakers at school events and graduation ceremonies; (3) Ensure that a student speaker does not engage in speech that is obscene, vulgar, offensively lewd, indecent or promotes illegal drug use; and (4) State, in writing, orally, or both, that the student's speech does not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the LEA.
(1) Provide the forum in a manner that does not discriminate against a student's voluntary expression of a religious viewpoint, if any, on an otherwise permissible subject;
(2) Provide a method, based on neutral criteria, for the selection of student speakers at school events and graduation ceremonies;
(3) Ensure that a student speaker does not engage in speech that is obscene, vulgar, offensively lewd, indecent or promotes illegal drug use; and
(4) State, in writing, orally, or both, that the student's speech does not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the LEA.
(c) The LEA disclaimer required by subdivision (b)(4) shall be provided at all applicable circumstances at school events. The LEA shall also provide the disclaimer for any communications in which a student makes a public expression, for as long as a need exists to dispel confusion over the LEA's nonsponsorship of the student's communications.
(d) Student expression on an otherwise permissible subject may not be excluded from the limited public forum because the subject is expressed from a religious viewpoint.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 654,s 2, eff. 4/10/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-1105 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-1105
Bond issuance and sale
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Bonds issued under this part shall be authorized by resolution of the board. (2) These bonds shall bear interest at such rate or rates, payable semiannually, may be issued in one (1) or more series, may bear such date or dates, may be in such denomination or denominations, may mature at such time or times, not exceeding fifty (50) years from their respective dates, may be in such form, either coupon or registered, may carry such registration privileges, may be executed in such manner, may be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places, may be subject to such terms of redemption, with or without premium, may contain such terms, covenants and conditions, and may be declared or become due before the maturity date of the bonds, as such resolution or other resolutions may provide. (3) The bonds may be sold at public or private sale at not less than par. (4) Pending the preparation of the definitive bonds, interim receipts or certificates, in such form and with such provisions as the board may determine, may be issued to the purchaser or purchasers of bonds sold pursuant to this part. (5) These bonds and interim receipts and certificates shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all the purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code, compiled in title 47, chapters 1-9. (b) (1) The bonds bearing the signature of officers in office on the date of the signing of the bonds shall be valid and binding obligations, notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds and payment for the bonds any or all of the persons whose signatures appear on the bonds have ceased to be officers of the board. (2) The validity of the bonds shall not be dependent on nor affected by the validity or regularity of any proceedings to acquire the project financed by the bonds or taken in connection with the bonds. Acts 1943, ch. 135, §§ 4, 8; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 2316.4, 2316.8 (Williams, §§ 2316.16, 2316.20); Acts 1963, ch. 300, § 1; modified; Acts 1980, ch. 601, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-3504, 49-3508.
(a) (1) Bonds issued under this part shall be authorized by resolution of the board. (2) These bonds shall bear interest at such rate or rates, payable semiannually, may be issued in one (1) or more series, may bear such date or dates, may be in such denomination or denominations, may mature at such time or times, not exceeding fifty (50) years from their respective dates, may be in such form, either coupon or registered, may carry such registration privileges, may be executed in such manner, may be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places, may be subject to such terms of redemption, with or without premium, may contain such terms, covenants and conditions, and may be declared or become due before the maturity date of the bonds, as such resolution or other resolutions may provide. (3) The bonds may be sold at public or private sale at not less than par. (4) Pending the preparation of the definitive bonds, interim receipts or certificates, in such form and with such provisions as the board may determine, may be issued to the purchaser or purchasers of bonds sold pursuant to this part. (5) These bonds and interim receipts and certificates shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all the purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code, compiled in title 47, chapters 1-9.
(1) Bonds issued under this part shall be authorized by resolution of the board.
(2) These bonds shall bear interest at such rate or rates, payable semiannually, may be issued in one (1) or more series, may bear such date or dates, may be in such denomination or denominations, may mature at such time or times, not exceeding fifty (50) years from their respective dates, may be in such form, either coupon or registered, may carry such registration privileges, may be executed in such manner, may be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places, may be subject to such terms of redemption, with or without premium, may contain such terms, covenants and conditions, and may be declared or become due before the maturity date of the bonds, as such resolution or other resolutions may provide.
(3) The bonds may be sold at public or private sale at not less than par.
(4) Pending the preparation of the definitive bonds, interim receipts or certificates, in such form and with such provisions as the board may determine, may be issued to the purchaser or purchasers of bonds sold pursuant to this part.
(5) These bonds and interim receipts and certificates shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all the purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code, compiled in title 47, chapters 1-9.
(b) (1) The bonds bearing the signature of officers in office on the date of the signing of the bonds shall be valid and binding obligations, notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds and payment for the bonds any or all of the persons whose signatures appear on the bonds have ceased to be officers of the board. (2) The validity of the bonds shall not be dependent on nor affected by the validity or regularity of any proceedings to acquire the project financed by the bonds or taken in connection with the bonds.
(1) The bonds bearing the signature of officers in office on the date of the signing of the bonds shall be valid and binding obligations, notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds and payment for the bonds any or all of the persons whose signatures appear on the bonds have ceased to be officers of the board.
(2) The validity of the bonds shall not be dependent on nor affected by the validity or regularity of any proceedings to acquire the project financed by the bonds or taken in connection with the bonds.
Acts 1943, ch. 135, §§ 4, 8; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 2316.4, 2316.8 (Williams, §§ 2316.16, 2316.20); Acts 1963, ch. 300, § 1; modified; Acts 1980, ch. 601, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-3504, 49-3508.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-11-606 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 11 / Section 49-11-606
Cooperation in administering workers' compensation laws
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall formulate a plan of cooperation in accordance with federal acts and this part with respect to the administration of the workers' compensation or liability laws. (b) The plan may provide for full or partial recovery of any expenditures made by the division on behalf of a client with respect to treatment, therapy, medical or hospital services, prosthetic or orthotic devices or any payments that otherwise shall be provided or covered under § 50-6-204 . Recovery may be from the client's employer if self-insured or from the employer's workers' compensation insurance carrier. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 204, s 29, eff. 4/25/2019. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 21; Shan. Supp., § 1487a154; Code 1932, § 2481; Acts 1977, ch. 362, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2807.
(a) The department shall formulate a plan of cooperation in accordance with federal acts and this part with respect to the administration of the workers' compensation or liability laws.
(b) The plan may provide for full or partial recovery of any expenditures made by the division on behalf of a client with respect to treatment, therapy, medical or hospital services, prosthetic or orthotic devices or any payments that otherwise shall be provided or covered under § 50-6-204 . Recovery may be from the client's employer if self-insured or from the employer's workers' compensation insurance carrier.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 204, s 29, eff. 4/25/2019.
Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 21; Shan. Supp., § 1487a154; Code 1932, § 2481; Acts 1977, ch. 362, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2807.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-1208 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-1208
Bondholders' remedies
Status: in_force

(a) In the event that the authority defaults in the payment of principal of or interest on any issue of notes or bonds after the notes or bonds become due, whether at maturity or upon call for redemption, and the default continues for a period of thirty (30) days, or in the event the authority fails or refuses to comply with this part, or defaults in any agreement made with the holders of any issue of notes or bonds, the holders of twenty-five percent (25%) in aggregate principal amount of the notes or bonds of the issue then outstanding, by instrument or instruments filed in the office of the comptroller of the treasury and approved or acknowledged in the same manner as a deed to be recorded, may appoint a trustee to represent the holders of the notes or bonds for the purposes provided in this part. (b) The trustee may, and upon written request of the holders of twenty-five percent (25%) in principal amount of the notes or bonds then outstanding shall, in the trustee's own name: (1) By suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity in any court of competent jurisdiction, enforce all rights of the noteholders or bondholders, including the right to require the authority to collect fees and charges adequate to carry out any agreement as to, or pledge of, the fees and charges and other properties and to require the authority to carry out any other agreements with the holders of the notes or bonds and to perform its duties under this part; (2) Bring suit upon the notes or bonds; (3) By action or suit, require the authority to account as if it were the trustee of an express trust for the holders of the notes or bonds; (4) By action or suit, enjoin any acts or things that may be unlawful or in violation of the rights of the holders of the notes or bonds; and (5) Declare all of the notes or bonds due and payable, and if all defaults are made good, then, with the consent of the holders of twenty-five percent (25%) of the principal amount of the notes or bonds then outstanding, to annul the declaration and its consequences. (c) The trustee shall, in addition to the powers provided in subsection (b), have and possess all of the powers necessary or appropriate for the exercise of any functions specifically set forth in this part or incident to the general representation of bondholders or noteholders in the enforcement and protection of their rights. Acts 1965, ch. 256, § 9; T.C.A., § 49-3520.
(a) In the event that the authority defaults in the payment of principal of or interest on any issue of notes or bonds after the notes or bonds become due, whether at maturity or upon call for redemption, and the default continues for a period of thirty (30) days, or in the event the authority fails or refuses to comply with this part, or defaults in any agreement made with the holders of any issue of notes or bonds, the holders of twenty-five percent (25%) in aggregate principal amount of the notes or bonds of the issue then outstanding, by instrument or instruments filed in the office of the comptroller of the treasury and approved or acknowledged in the same manner as a deed to be recorded, may appoint a trustee to represent the holders of the notes or bonds for the purposes provided in this part.
(b) The trustee may, and upon written request of the holders of twenty-five percent (25%) in principal amount of the notes or bonds then outstanding shall, in the trustee's own name: (1) By suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity in any court of competent jurisdiction, enforce all rights of the noteholders or bondholders, including the right to require the authority to collect fees and charges adequate to carry out any agreement as to, or pledge of, the fees and charges and other properties and to require the authority to carry out any other agreements with the holders of the notes or bonds and to perform its duties under this part; (2) Bring suit upon the notes or bonds; (3) By action or suit, require the authority to account as if it were the trustee of an express trust for the holders of the notes or bonds; (4) By action or suit, enjoin any acts or things that may be unlawful or in violation of the rights of the holders of the notes or bonds; and (5) Declare all of the notes or bonds due and payable, and if all defaults are made good, then, with the consent of the holders of twenty-five percent (25%) of the principal amount of the notes or bonds then outstanding, to annul the declaration and its consequences.
(1) By suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity in any court of competent jurisdiction, enforce all rights of the noteholders or bondholders, including the right to require the authority to collect fees and charges adequate to carry out any agreement as to, or pledge of, the fees and charges and other properties and to require the authority to carry out any other agreements with the holders of the notes or bonds and to perform its duties under this part;
(2) Bring suit upon the notes or bonds;
(3) By action or suit, require the authority to account as if it were the trustee of an express trust for the holders of the notes or bonds;
(4) By action or suit, enjoin any acts or things that may be unlawful or in violation of the rights of the holders of the notes or bonds; and
(5) Declare all of the notes or bonds due and payable, and if all defaults are made good, then, with the consent of the holders of twenty-five percent (25%) of the principal amount of the notes or bonds then outstanding, to annul the declaration and its consequences.
(c) The trustee shall, in addition to the powers provided in subsection (b), have and possess all of the powers necessary or appropriate for the exercise of any functions specifically set forth in this part or incident to the general representation of bondholders or noteholders in the enforcement and protection of their rights.
Acts 1965, ch. 256, § 9; T.C.A., § 49-3520.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-8-603 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 8 / Section 49-8-603
Small Business Development Center
Status: in_force

There is created a Small Business Development Center, which shall operate as a unit of the University of Memphis to conduct research and provide educational programs, technical assistance and general consultation to small businesses in Tennessee by utilizing cooperating institutions throughout the state. Acts 1984, ch. 751, § 1; 1994, ch. 538, § 2.
There is created a Small Business Development Center, which shall operate as a unit of the University of Memphis to conduct research and provide educational programs, technical assistance and general consultation to small businesses in Tennessee by utilizing cooperating institutions throughout the state.
Acts 1984, ch. 751, § 1; 1994, ch. 538, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-914 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-914
Receipt and delivery of contributions
Status: in_force

(a) The city, town, or county treasurer or trustee shall receive and retain on deposit to the credit of the public school teachers' retirement fund each annual contribution made, as provided in this part, until the end of the fiscal year. (b) At the end of the fiscal year the contributions shall be delivered to the board of trustees, who shall receipt the treasurer or county trustee for such delivery. Acts 1917, ch. 76, § 11; Shan., § 1469b14 (p. 6545); Shan. Supp., § 1469a14; Code 1932, § 2538; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1614.
(a) The city, town, or county treasurer or trustee shall receive and retain on deposit to the credit of the public school teachers' retirement fund each annual contribution made, as provided in this part, until the end of the fiscal year.
(b) At the end of the fiscal year the contributions shall be delivered to the board of trustees, who shall receipt the treasurer or county trustee for such delivery.
Acts 1917, ch. 76, § 11; Shan., § 1469b14 (p. 6545); Shan. Supp., § 1469a14; Code 1932, § 2538; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1614.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-351 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-351
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 78, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 90, eff. 5/10/2019. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182, s 31, eff. 4/17/2015. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 3; 1996, ch. 981, §§ 1, 2; 1998, ch. 936, § 1; 1999, ch. 360, § 1; 2004, ch. 574, § 1; 2010 , ch. 1135, § 1.
Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 78, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 90, eff. 5/10/2019.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182, s 31, eff. 4/17/2015.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 3; 1996, ch. 981, §§ 1, 2; 1998, ch. 936, § 1; 1999, ch. 360, § 1; 2004, ch. 574, § 1; 2010 , ch. 1135, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-11-611 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 11 / Section 49-11-611
Maintenance not assignable - Exempt from claims
Status: in_force

The right of a disabled individual to maintenance under this part shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity and shall be exempt from the claims of creditors. Acts 1947, ch. 93, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 2483.7 (Williams, § 2483.17); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2812.
The right of a disabled individual to maintenance under this part shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity and shall be exempt from the claims of creditors.
Acts 1947, ch. 93, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 2483.7 (Williams, § 2483.17); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2812.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-134 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-134
Policies and procedures for funds raised for noneducational purposes
Status: in_force

(a) A local board of education may authorize a teacher, school employee, or other person employed by the LEA to raise funds for noneducational purposes. (b) A local board of education that authorizes a teacher, school employee, or other person employed by the LEA to raise funds for noneducational purposes shall develop, adopt, and provide the LEA with policies and procedures for use of the funds, including policies and procedures for the receipt, disbursement, and accounting of all funds. (c) The policy developed by a local board of education pursuant to this section must include sources from which an employee may derive noneducational purpose funds, which may include vending machine revenue, donations, or other sources as approved by the local board of education. The policy must also include guidelines for how funds for noneducational purposes must be used, which may include bereavement, award recognition, employee morale, or banquets. (d) Any group of persons raising money for noneducational purposes pursuant to this section and the policies and procedures of a local board of education are not considered a "school support organization" as defined by § 49-2-603 . (e) All funds raised for noneducational purposes pursuant to this section are subject to audit by the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee. The local board of education shall pay the cost of the audit and shall cooperate fully with the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee in the performance of the audit. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 134, s 1, eff. 4/9/2019.
(a) A local board of education may authorize a teacher, school employee, or other person employed by the LEA to raise funds for noneducational purposes.
(b) A local board of education that authorizes a teacher, school employee, or other person employed by the LEA to raise funds for noneducational purposes shall develop, adopt, and provide the LEA with policies and procedures for use of the funds, including policies and procedures for the receipt, disbursement, and accounting of all funds.
(c) The policy developed by a local board of education pursuant to this section must include sources from which an employee may derive noneducational purpose funds, which may include vending machine revenue, donations, or other sources as approved by the local board of education. The policy must also include guidelines for how funds for noneducational purposes must be used, which may include bereavement, award recognition, employee morale, or banquets.
(d) Any group of persons raising money for noneducational purposes pursuant to this section and the policies and procedures of a local board of education are not considered a "school support organization" as defined by § 49-2-603 .
(e) All funds raised for noneducational purposes pursuant to this section are subject to audit by the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee. The local board of education shall pay the cost of the audit and shall cooperate fully with the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee in the performance of the audit.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 134, s 1, eff. 4/9/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-1506 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-1506
Custodian affidavit - Costs
Status: in_force

(a) The records shall be accompanied by an affidavit of a custodian stating in substance: (1) That the affiant is the duly authorized custodian of the records and has authority to certify the records; (2) That the copy is a true copy of all the records described in the subpoena; (3) That the records were prepared by the personnel of the educational institution or persons acting under the educational institution's control in the ordinary course of business at or near the time of the act, condition or event reported therein; and (4) Certifying the amount of the reasonable charges of the educational institution for furnishing the copies of the record. (b) If the educational institution has none or only a portion of the records described, the custodian shall so state in the affidavit and file the affidavit and the records that are available in the manner described in §§ 49-50-1503 and 49-50-1504 . (c) The filing of the affidavit with respect to reasonable charges shall be sufficient proof of the expense, which shall be taxed as costs of court. Acts 2002, ch. 621, § 7; 2003 , ch. 36, § 5.
(a) The records shall be accompanied by an affidavit of a custodian stating in substance: (1) That the affiant is the duly authorized custodian of the records and has authority to certify the records; (2) That the copy is a true copy of all the records described in the subpoena; (3) That the records were prepared by the personnel of the educational institution or persons acting under the educational institution's control in the ordinary course of business at or near the time of the act, condition or event reported therein; and (4) Certifying the amount of the reasonable charges of the educational institution for furnishing the copies of the record.
(1) That the affiant is the duly authorized custodian of the records and has authority to certify the records;
(2) That the copy is a true copy of all the records described in the subpoena;
(3) That the records were prepared by the personnel of the educational institution or persons acting under the educational institution's control in the ordinary course of business at or near the time of the act, condition or event reported therein; and
(4) Certifying the amount of the reasonable charges of the educational institution for furnishing the copies of the record.
(b) If the educational institution has none or only a portion of the records described, the custodian shall so state in the affidavit and file the affidavit and the records that are available in the manner described in §§ 49-50-1503 and 49-50-1504 .
(c) The filing of the affidavit with respect to reasonable charges shall be sufficient proof of the expense, which shall be taxed as costs of court.
Acts 2002, ch. 621, § 7; 2003 , ch. 36, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-5602 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-5602
Tests required for entrance to approved teacher training programs
Status: in_force

All students wishing to enter approved teacher training programs shall be required to submit a score on a secure standardized test or tests chosen by the state board of education. The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations listing the test or tests authorized for this purpose, minimum acceptable cutoff scores for the test or tests and any other relevant criteria necessary to meet the requirements of this part. The test or tests shall be used as part of the admission process to teacher training programs at approved teacher training institutions. The test or tests shall be made available through the regular administration offered by a national testing organization or shall be developed, validated and administered by the department of education. Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 7, § 66; 1988, ch. 715, § 1.
All students wishing to enter approved teacher training programs shall be required to submit a score on a secure standardized test or tests chosen by the state board of education. The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations listing the test or tests authorized for this purpose, minimum acceptable cutoff scores for the test or tests and any other relevant criteria necessary to meet the requirements of this part. The test or tests shall be used as part of the admission process to teacher training programs at approved teacher training institutions. The test or tests shall be made available through the regular administration offered by a national testing organization or shall be developed, validated and administered by the department of education.
Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 7, § 66; 1988, ch. 715, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-1255 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-1255
Multi-county consolidated school systems - Consolidated boards of education
Status: in_force

(a) Any plan of consolidation shall provide for a consolidated board of education, sometimes referred to as the "board" in §§ 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1266, to be composed of nine (9) members whose terms of office shall be four (4) years. (b) (1) The plan shall provide for the election of nine (9) board members by popular vote at the August general election, with the requirement that all of the board members be bona fide residents of particular districts and elected from such districts. (2) Members elected at the regular August election shall take office on September 1, following their elections. (3) The nine (9) districts shall be described by the plan, shall cover all of the counties, may cross county lines and shall be of substantially equal population. (4) The districts shall be apportioned after every federal decennial census, so that members of the board may continue to be elected from districts of substantially equal population. (5) The terms of the board members shall be staggered as the plan may determine. (c) Every consolidated board of education has all powers and duties conferred by general law upon county boards of education. The board is authorized to do all things necessary or proper for the establishment, operation and maintenance of an efficient and accredited consolidated school system. Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 66.
(a) Any plan of consolidation shall provide for a consolidated board of education, sometimes referred to as the "board" in §§ 49-2-1251 - 49-2-1266, to be composed of nine (9) members whose terms of office shall be four (4) years.
(b) (1) The plan shall provide for the election of nine (9) board members by popular vote at the August general election, with the requirement that all of the board members be bona fide residents of particular districts and elected from such districts. (2) Members elected at the regular August election shall take office on September 1, following their elections. (3) The nine (9) districts shall be described by the plan, shall cover all of the counties, may cross county lines and shall be of substantially equal population. (4) The districts shall be apportioned after every federal decennial census, so that members of the board may continue to be elected from districts of substantially equal population. (5) The terms of the board members shall be staggered as the plan may determine.
(1) The plan shall provide for the election of nine (9) board members by popular vote at the August general election, with the requirement that all of the board members be bona fide residents of particular districts and elected from such districts.
(2) Members elected at the regular August election shall take office on September 1, following their elections.
(3) The nine (9) districts shall be described by the plan, shall cover all of the counties, may cross county lines and shall be of substantially equal population.
(4) The districts shall be apportioned after every federal decennial census, so that members of the board may continue to be elected from districts of substantially equal population.
(5) The terms of the board members shall be staggered as the plan may determine.
(c) Every consolidated board of education has all powers and duties conferred by general law upon county boards of education. The board is authorized to do all things necessary or proper for the establishment, operation and maintenance of an efficient and accredited consolidated school system.
Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 66.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-901 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-901
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 36, eff. 4/11/2019. Code 1858, §§ 1584, 1585, 1591; impl. am. Acts 1915, ch. 20, §§ 5, 9, 31; Shan., §§ 2664, 2665, 2670; impl. am. Acts 119, ch. 39, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 42; mod. Code 1932, §§ 4559, 4560, 4562; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 24, 29; Acts 1947, ch. 113, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 4559, 4562; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; Acts 1967, ch. 37, § 1; 1972, ch. 469, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-3101, 49-3104, 49-3105; Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 6, § 23.
Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 36, eff. 4/11/2019.
Code 1858, §§ 1584, 1585, 1591; impl. am. Acts 1915, ch. 20, §§ 5, 9, 31; Shan., §§ 2664, 2665, 2670; impl. am. Acts 119, ch. 39, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 42; mod. Code 1932, §§ 4559, 4560, 4562; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 24, 29; Acts 1947, ch. 113, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 4559, 4562; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; Acts 1967, ch. 37, § 1; 1972, ch. 469, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-3101, 49-3104, 49-3105; Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 6, § 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-306 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 49-4-306
Revocation of award
Status: in_force

If the recipient of an award fails to comply with the rules of TSAC with respect to the use of such assistance, fails to attain the minimum level of achievement prescribed for the retention of the assistance, fails to observe the rules, regulations or conditions prescribed or imposed by the institution attended on students, or for any reason is expelled or suspended from the institution attended or is absent without leave, TSAC may, upon evidence, revoke the award, and the person holding the award shall not thereafter be entitled to further payment or benefits.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-1001 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-1001
Organization and supervision of schools by commissioner of education - Management and control of schools by department of education
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The commissioner of education may organize and supervise schools and classes according to the rules and standards established for the conduct of schools and classes of the public school system in this state in all institutions wholly or partly supported by this state that are not supervised by public school authorities. (2) Schools and classes established in wholly state-owned institutions must be financed by the department of education. (b) The state board of education shall direct the department of education to manage and control the Tennessee School for the Blind, Tennessee School for the Deaf, West Tennessee School for the Deaf, and Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute. The department of education may: (1) Select and employ directors of schools, teachers, officers, and other employees for state special schools, including school counselors consistent with the requirements for LEAs set forth in § 49-6-303 ; (2) Determine the salary and terms of employment for employees of state special schools; (3) Recommend curricula for state special schools; (4) Recommend to the state board of education for approval: (A) Standards and policies for the minimum requirements for admission to, and discharge from, state special schools; and (B) Rules to achieve for the school year a duty-free lunch period for all teachers, kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), of at least the length of the student lunch period, during which time the teacher has no other assigned responsibilities; (5) Receive donations of money, property, or securities from any source for the benefit of the institutions named in this subsection (b), which funds it shall, in good faith, disburse in accordance with the conditions of the gifts. Subject to the terms and conditions of legislative appropriations therefore, the department shall have the power to purchase land, condemn land, erect buildings and equip the buildings for the schools on such terms as it may deem advisable and advantageous and to pay for the property out of funds appropriated or donated to or for the schools. The department shall be vested with title to property so purchased or acquired; (6) Administer the Tennessee School for the Blind, the Tennessee School for the Deaf, the West Tennessee School for the Deaf, and the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute and to exercise with respect to these schools all the powers conferred upon it by § 12-1-109 ; (7) Approve the budgets of the Tennessee School for the Blind, the Tennessee School for the Deaf, the West Tennessee School for the Deaf, and the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute; and (8) Employ at the Tennessee School for the Blind, the Tennessee School for the Deaf, the West Tennessee School for the Deaf, and the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute at least one (1) employee who is a certified cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor. Such person shall be responsible for training other members of the school in CPR. (c) For the purposes of this part: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of education; and (2) "Department" means the department of education. (d) The state board of education shall promulgate rules providing employees of the Tennessee School for the Blind, the Tennessee School for the Deaf, the West Tennessee School for the Deaf, the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute, and any other special school hereafter established, the right to appeal to the board decisions of the commissioner relative to adverse job actions. Rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Appeals filed pursuant to the rules promulgated under this section are contested cases under title 4, chapter 5, part 3. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107, s 38, eff. 4/11/2019. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 5; 1939, ch. 11, § 34; Shan. Supp., § 1487a25; Code 1932, § 2316; Acts 1933, ch. 142, § 1; 1935, ch. 186, § 1; 1947, ch. 96, § 1; 1947, ch. 113, §§ 1, 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.56, 2316 (Williams, §§ 371.1, 2316); impl. am. Acts 1951, ch. 180, § 1; modified; impl. am. Acts 1953, ch. 85, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 17, § 1; Acts 1957, ch. 160, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, §§ 3, 14; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1965, ch. 30, § 1; Acts 1967, ch. 294, § 1; 1972, ch. 575, § 1; 1972, ch. 838, § 9; 1973, ch. 80, § 1; 1973, ch. 145, § 1; 1978, ch. 932, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 4-310, 49-107; Acts 1983, ch. 181, § 12; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-112(a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(6); Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 6, § 10; 1986, ch. 854, §§ 1, 2; 1986, ch. 869, § 17; 1996, ch. 1079, § 183; 1999, ch. 367, § 5; 2003 , ch. 355, § 28; 2010 , ch. 1073, § 1.
(a) (1) The commissioner of education may organize and supervise schools and classes according to the rules and standards established for the conduct of schools and classes of the public school system in this state in all institutions wholly or partly supported by this state that are not supervised by public school authorities. (2) Schools and classes established in wholly state-owned institutions must be financed by the department of education.
(1) The commissioner of education may organize and supervise schools and classes according to the rules and standards established for the conduct of schools and classes of the public school system in this state in all institutions wholly or partly supported by this state that are not supervised by public school authorities.
(2) Schools and classes established in wholly state-owned institutions must be financed by the department of education.
(b) The state board of education shall direct the department of education to manage and control the Tennessee School for the Blind, Tennessee School for the Deaf, West Tennessee School for the Deaf, and Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute. The department of education may: (1) Select and employ directors of schools, teachers, officers, and other employees for state special schools, including school counselors consistent with the requirements for LEAs set forth in § 49-6-303 ; (2) Determine the salary and terms of employment for employees of state special schools; (3) Recommend curricula for state special schools; (4) Recommend to the state board of education for approval: (A) Standards and policies for the minimum requirements for admission to, and discharge from, state special schools; and (B) Rules to achieve for the school year a duty-free lunch period for all teachers, kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), of at least the length of the student lunch period, during which time the teacher has no other assigned responsibilities; (5) Receive donations of money, property, or securities from any source for the benefit of the institutions named in this subsection (b), which funds it shall, in good faith, disburse in accordance with the conditions of the gifts. Subject to the terms and conditions of legislative appropriations therefore, the department shall have the power to purchase land, condemn land, erect buildings and equip the buildings for the schools on such terms as it may deem advisable and advantageous and to pay for the property out of funds appropriated or donated to or for the schools. The department shall be vested with title to property so purchased or acquired; (6) Administer the Tennessee School for the Blind, the Tennessee School for the Deaf, the West Tennessee School for the Deaf, and the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute and to exercise with respect to these schools all the powers conferred upon it by § 12-1-109 ; (7) Approve the budgets of the Tennessee School for the Blind, the Tennessee School for the Deaf, the West Tennessee School for the Deaf, and the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute; and (8) Employ at the Tennessee School for the Blind, the Tennessee School for the Deaf, the West Tennessee School for the Deaf, and the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute at least one (1) employee who is a certified cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor. Such person shall be responsible for training other members of the school in CPR.
(1) Select and employ directors of schools, teachers, officers, and other employees for state special schools, including school counselors consistent with the requirements for LEAs set forth in § 49-6-303 ;
(2) Determine the salary and terms of employment for employees of state special schools;
(3) Recommend curricula for state special schools;
(4) Recommend to the state board of education for approval: (A) Standards and policies for the minimum requirements for admission to, and discharge from, state special schools; and (B) Rules to achieve for the school year a duty-free lunch period for all teachers, kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), of at least the length of the student lunch period, during which time the teacher has no other assigned responsibilities;
(A) Standards and policies for the minimum requirements for admission to, and discharge from, state special schools; and
(B) Rules to achieve for the school year a duty-free lunch period for all teachers, kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), of at least the length of the student lunch period, during which time the teacher has no other assigned responsibilities;
(5) Receive donations of money, property, or securities from any source for the benefit of the institutions named in this subsection (b), which funds it shall, in good faith, disburse in accordance with the conditions of the gifts. Subject to the terms and conditions of legislative appropriations therefore, the department shall have the power to purchase land, condemn land, erect buildings and equip the buildings for the schools on such terms as it may deem advisable and advantageous and to pay for the property out of funds appropriated or donated to or for the schools. The department shall be vested with title to property so purchased or acquired;
(6) Administer the Tennessee School for the Blind, the Tennessee School for the Deaf, the West Tennessee School for the Deaf, and the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute and to exercise with respect to these schools all the powers conferred upon it by § 12-1-109 ;
(7) Approve the budgets of the Tennessee School for the Blind, the Tennessee School for the Deaf, the West Tennessee School for the Deaf, and the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute; and
(8) Employ at the Tennessee School for the Blind, the Tennessee School for the Deaf, the West Tennessee School for the Deaf, and the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute at least one (1) employee who is a certified cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor. Such person shall be responsible for training other members of the school in CPR.
(c) For the purposes of this part: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of education; and (2) "Department" means the department of education.
(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of education; and
(2) "Department" means the department of education.
(d) The state board of education shall promulgate rules providing employees of the Tennessee School for the Blind, the Tennessee School for the Deaf, the West Tennessee School for the Deaf, the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute, and any other special school hereafter established, the right to appeal to the board decisions of the commissioner relative to adverse job actions. Rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Appeals filed pursuant to the rules promulgated under this section are contested cases under title 4, chapter 5, part 3.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107, s 38, eff. 4/11/2019.
Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 5; 1939, ch. 11, § 34; Shan. Supp., § 1487a25; Code 1932, § 2316; Acts 1933, ch. 142, § 1; 1935, ch. 186, § 1; 1947, ch. 96, § 1; 1947, ch. 113, §§ 1, 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.56, 2316 (Williams, §§ 371.1, 2316); impl. am. Acts 1951, ch. 180, § 1; modified; impl. am. Acts 1953, ch. 85, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 17, § 1; Acts 1957, ch. 160, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, §§ 3, 14; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1965, ch. 30, § 1; Acts 1967, ch. 294, § 1; 1972, ch. 575, § 1; 1972, ch. 838, § 9; 1973, ch. 80, § 1; 1973, ch. 145, § 1; 1978, ch. 932, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 4-310, 49-107; Acts 1983, ch. 181, § 12; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-112(a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(6); Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 6, § 10; 1986, ch. 854, §§ 1, 2; 1986, ch. 869, § 17; 1996, ch. 1079, § 183; 1999, ch. 367, § 5; 2003 , ch. 355, § 28; 2010 , ch. 1073, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-1110 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-1110
Bondholders' remedies
Status: in_force

Any holder or holders of bonds, including a trustee or trustees for holders of the bonds, shall have the right, in addition to all other rights: (1) By mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the holder's or holders' rights against the board and any officer, agent or employee of the board to fix and collect such rentals and other charges adequate to carry out any agreement as to or pledge of fees, rentals or other charges, and require the board and any of its officers, agents or employees to carry out any other covenants and agreements and to perform their duties under this part; and (2) By action to enjoin any acts or things that may be unlawful or a violation of the rights of the holders of bonds. Acts 1943, ch. 135, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 2316.6 (Williams, § 2316.18); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-3510.
Any holder or holders of bonds, including a trustee or trustees for holders of the bonds, shall have the right, in addition to all other rights:
(1) By mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the holder's or holders' rights against the board and any officer, agent or employee of the board to fix and collect such rentals and other charges adequate to carry out any agreement as to or pledge of fees, rentals or other charges, and require the board and any of its officers, agents or employees to carry out any other covenants and agreements and to perform their duties under this part; and
(2) By action to enjoin any acts or things that may be unlawful or a violation of the rights of the holders of bonds.
Acts 1943, ch. 135, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 2316.6 (Williams, § 2316.18); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-3510.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4009 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4009
Student discipline code to include provision prohibiting indecent clothing
Status: in_force

(a) An LEA shall include in its student discipline code a provision prohibiting students from wearing, while on the grounds of a public school during the regular school day, clothing that exposes underwear or body parts in an indecent manner that disrupts the learning environment. (b) An LEA shall specify in its student discipline code the disciplinary actions that shall be taken against a student for a violation of subsection (a). (c) Subsection (a) shall not be enforced in a manner that discriminates against a student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Acts 2012, ch. 781, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-6-4019.
(a) An LEA shall include in its student discipline code a provision prohibiting students from wearing, while on the grounds of a public school during the regular school day, clothing that exposes underwear or body parts in an indecent manner that disrupts the learning environment.
(b) An LEA shall specify in its student discipline code the disciplinary actions that shall be taken against a student for a violation of subsection (a).
(c) Subsection (a) shall not be enforced in a manner that discriminates against a student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.
Acts 2012, ch. 781, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-6-4019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3013 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3013
Children unable to buy books
Status: in_force

If satisfactory proof is presented that any child is unable to attend school as required by this part because the child is not able to procure books, the local board of education having charge of the school to which the child belongs shall purchase the books out of the public school fund of the local district and lend the books to the child under regulations prescribed by the board during the term the books are needed. Acts 1947, ch. 87, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 2442.7; Acts 1974, ch. 654, § 98; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1719.
If satisfactory proof is presented that any child is unable to attend school as required by this part because the child is not able to procure books, the local board of education having charge of the school to which the child belongs shall purchase the books out of the public school fund of the local district and lend the books to the child under regulations prescribed by the board during the term the books are needed.
Acts 1947, ch. 87, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 2442.7; Acts 1974, ch. 654, § 98; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1719.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-904 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-904
Transfer of ownership and control
Status: in_force

Not later than July 1, 1986, ownership and control of the stations currently licensed to the state board of education shall be transferred to not-for-profit community corporations. Notwithstanding any other provision of this part and subject to the approval of the state board of education and the federal communications commission, any station may be transferred to a new not-for-profit corporation or to an existing not-for-profit corporation that is engaged in public broadcasting, and more than one (1) station may be operated by the not-for-profit broadcasting entity. Acts 1984, ch. 514, § 4.
Not later than July 1, 1986, ownership and control of the stations currently licensed to the state board of education shall be transferred to not-for-profit community corporations. Notwithstanding any other provision of this part and subject to the approval of the state board of education and the federal communications commission, any station may be transferred to a new not-for-profit corporation or to an existing not-for-profit corporation that is engaged in public broadcasting, and more than one (1) station may be operated by the not-for-profit broadcasting entity.
Acts 1984, ch. 514, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-15-106 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 15 / Section 49-15-106
Dual enrollment and dual credit - Accountabilities - Operation
Status: in_force

(a) A program approved under this chapter shall provide for the award of dual credit for a high school course; provided, that the student successfully completes the high school requirements for the course and the student meets all postsecondary standards for validation of the credit. A program may provide opportunities for dual enrollment. (b) A program approved under this chapter shall be accountable to the state board of education and the governing board of the postsecondary institution and shall conform to the regulations and guidelines of any relevant accrediting bodies. (c) A program of early postsecondary credit approved under this chapter shall operate under the terms of a written agreement signed by the executive director of the board of education, the commissioner of education, the chancellor of the board of regents, the president of the University of Tennessee and the executive director of the Tennessee higher education commission. The agreement shall be reviewed on a periodic basis. (d) A program may be operated in a facility owned or leased by the LEA, the applicant public postsecondary institution or an education partner, if any. (e) A program approved under this chapter shall comply with the laws and policies of the respective campus on which the program resides relating to the education of students with disabilities and shall comply with all statutes, regulations, policies and guidelines regarding student discipline. (f) A program approved under this chapter may use state, federal and local funds allocated or appropriated to the LEA and to the applicant public postsecondary institution or its governing board to implement the program. If there is an education partner and if it is a public body, the program may use state, federal and local funds allocated or appropriated to that body. Use of funds shall be subject to any limitations or restrictions placed on those funds by federal or state law or local ordinance. (g) Except as provided in this chapter and under the terms of the agreement, the state board of education or the postsecondary governing board may waive any law or rule that inhibits or hinders the participating institutions' and schools' abilities to meet the goals of this chapter. Neither the state board of education nor the postsecondary governing boards of postsecondary institutions shall waive regulatory or statutory requirements related to: (1) Federal and state civil rights; (2) Federal, state and local health and safety; (3) Federal and state public records; (4) Immunizations; (5) Possession of weapons on school grounds; (6) Background checks and fingerprinting of personnel; (7) Federal and state special education services; (8) Student due process; (9) Parental rights; (10) Federal and state student assessment and accountability; and (11) Open meetings. (h) The LEA and the participating postsecondary institution shall determine for each course the length of time of instruction. Depending on the course and the institution that offers it, the length of time of instruction shall be that required for public schools or that required for the attainment of postsecondary learning outcomes. Acts 2007, ch. 459, § 1; 2012, ch. 967, §§ 7, 8.
(a) A program approved under this chapter shall provide for the award of dual credit for a high school course; provided, that the student successfully completes the high school requirements for the course and the student meets all postsecondary standards for validation of the credit. A program may provide opportunities for dual enrollment.
(b) A program approved under this chapter shall be accountable to the state board of education and the governing board of the postsecondary institution and shall conform to the regulations and guidelines of any relevant accrediting bodies.
(c) A program of early postsecondary credit approved under this chapter shall operate under the terms of a written agreement signed by the executive director of the board of education, the commissioner of education, the chancellor of the board of regents, the president of the University of Tennessee and the executive director of the Tennessee higher education commission. The agreement shall be reviewed on a periodic basis.
(d) A program may be operated in a facility owned or leased by the LEA, the applicant public postsecondary institution or an education partner, if any.
(e) A program approved under this chapter shall comply with the laws and policies of the respective campus on which the program resides relating to the education of students with disabilities and shall comply with all statutes, regulations, policies and guidelines regarding student discipline.
(f) A program approved under this chapter may use state, federal and local funds allocated or appropriated to the LEA and to the applicant public postsecondary institution or its governing board to implement the program. If there is an education partner and if it is a public body, the program may use state, federal and local funds allocated or appropriated to that body. Use of funds shall be subject to any limitations or restrictions placed on those funds by federal or state law or local ordinance.
(g) Except as provided in this chapter and under the terms of the agreement, the state board of education or the postsecondary governing board may waive any law or rule that inhibits or hinders the participating institutions' and schools' abilities to meet the goals of this chapter. Neither the state board of education nor the postsecondary governing boards of postsecondary institutions shall waive regulatory or statutory requirements related to: (1) Federal and state civil rights; (2) Federal, state and local health and safety; (3) Federal and state public records; (4) Immunizations; (5) Possession of weapons on school grounds; (6) Background checks and fingerprinting of personnel; (7) Federal and state special education services; (8) Student due process; (9) Parental rights; (10) Federal and state student assessment and accountability; and (11) Open meetings.
(1) Federal and state civil rights;
(2) Federal, state and local health and safety;
(3) Federal and state public records;
(4) Immunizations;
(5) Possession of weapons on school grounds;
(6) Background checks and fingerprinting of personnel;
(7) Federal and state special education services;
(8) Student due process;
(9) Parental rights;
(10) Federal and state student assessment and accountability; and
(11) Open meetings.
(h) The LEA and the participating postsecondary institution shall determine for each course the length of time of instruction. Depending on the course and the institution that offers it, the length of time of instruction shall be that required for public schools or that required for the attainment of postsecondary learning outcomes.
Acts 2007, ch. 459, § 1; 2012, ch. 967, §§ 7, 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-145 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-145
Development of student disclosure form
Status: in_force

The Tennessee student assistance corporation shall develop a student disclosure form to provide notice of the specifics of loans consistent with state and federal law on the subject. Acts 2008, ch. 1103, § 4.
The Tennessee student assistance corporation shall develop a student disclosure form to provide notice of the specifics of loans consistent with state and federal law on the subject.
Acts 2008, ch. 1103, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1306 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-1306
Designation of VETS campuses
Status: in_force

(a) THEC may designate public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education as veterans education transition support campuses or VETS campuses. An institution seeking designation as a VETS campus shall apply by submitting a written request to the executive director of THEC. The request shall outline all services offered to veterans by the institution. THEC may conduct site visits to verify the services for veterans available at any prospective VETS campus. (b) THEC may designate VETS campuses that strive to increase enrollment, continuation, and graduation rates of veterans, while also meeting the advanced qualification criteria established by THEC, as VETS Bravo campuses. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 622,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 657, s 4, eff. 3/29/2016.
(a) THEC may designate public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education as veterans education transition support campuses or VETS campuses. An institution seeking designation as a VETS campus shall apply by submitting a written request to the executive director of THEC. The request shall outline all services offered to veterans by the institution. THEC may conduct site visits to verify the services for veterans available at any prospective VETS campus.
(b) THEC may designate VETS campuses that strive to increase enrollment, continuation, and graduation rates of veterans, while also meeting the advanced qualification criteria established by THEC, as VETS Bravo campuses.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 622,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 657, s 4, eff. 3/29/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1405 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1405
Funding
Status: in_force

The activities described in § 49-6-1403 shall occur if, and only if, advance funding sufficient to pay the total cost of such activities is received in the form of gifts, grants and donations from individuals, private organizations, foundations or governmental units other than the state of Tennessee. However, no such gift, grant or donation may be accepted for such purpose if the gift, grant or donation is subject to any condition or restriction that is inconsistent with this part or any other law of this state. The department of health, in consultation with the department of education, shall have the power to direct the disposition of any such gift, grant or donation for the purposes of this part. Acts 2005, ch. 194, § 6.
The activities described in § 49-6-1403 shall occur if, and only if, advance funding sufficient to pay the total cost of such activities is received in the form of gifts, grants and donations from individuals, private organizations, foundations or governmental units other than the state of Tennessee. However, no such gift, grant or donation may be accepted for such purpose if the gift, grant or donation is subject to any condition or restriction that is inconsistent with this part or any other law of this state. The department of health, in consultation with the department of education, shall have the power to direct the disposition of any such gift, grant or donation for the purposes of this part.
Acts 2005, ch. 194, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-1409 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-1409
Civil action against party causing disciplinary action against reporting person
Status: in_force

(a) Any person reporting under this part shall have a civil cause of action against any person or employer who causes a disciplinary action or threat of disciplinary action against the reporting person. An action commenced pursuant to this part may seek appropriate injunctive relief or damages for each violation of this section. (b) A court, in rendering a judgment over a disciplinary action against a person reporting pursuant to this part, shall order, as the court considers appropriate, reinstatement, payment of back wages, full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights, actual damages, or any combination of these remedies. A court may also award the complainant all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. Acts 1989, ch. 444, § 9.
(a) Any person reporting under this part shall have a civil cause of action against any person or employer who causes a disciplinary action or threat of disciplinary action against the reporting person. An action commenced pursuant to this part may seek appropriate injunctive relief or damages for each violation of this section.
(b) A court, in rendering a judgment over a disciplinary action against a person reporting pursuant to this part, shall order, as the court considers appropriate, reinstatement, payment of back wages, full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights, actual damages, or any combination of these remedies. A court may also award the complainant all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees.
Acts 1989, ch. 444, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-5611 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-5611
Allowing equal access for domestic professional educators' organizations
Status: in_force

(a) Public institutions of higher education that provide teacher training programs shall allow equal access to any domestic professional educators' organization. (b) As used in this section: (1) "Domestic professional educators' organization" means an organization that: (A) Is incorporated under title 48, chapter 52; (B) Solicits professional membership from all certificated employees of LEAs; (C) Grants the same rights and privileges of membership to all its professional members; and (D) Provides equal services to its professional members; and (2) "Equal access" includes, but is not limited to, the following types of activities: (A) Distributing information on the campus of a public institution of higher education; (B) Recruiting and speaking on campus to groups of students who are in teacher training programs at a public institution of higher education; (C) Using meeting rooms of a public institution of higher education to meet with students in teacher training programs; and (D) Posting information, if permitted, on a public institution's campus bulletin boards. (c) Use of campus facilities by a professional educators' organization shall be governed by the rules and regulations on access and use of campus property and facilities adopted by the governing body of the public institution of higher education. Acts 2011, ch. 135, § 1.
(a) Public institutions of higher education that provide teacher training programs shall allow equal access to any domestic professional educators' organization.
(b) As used in this section: (1) "Domestic professional educators' organization" means an organization that: (A) Is incorporated under title 48, chapter 52; (B) Solicits professional membership from all certificated employees of LEAs; (C) Grants the same rights and privileges of membership to all its professional members; and (D) Provides equal services to its professional members; and (2) "Equal access" includes, but is not limited to, the following types of activities: (A) Distributing information on the campus of a public institution of higher education; (B) Recruiting and speaking on campus to groups of students who are in teacher training programs at a public institution of higher education; (C) Using meeting rooms of a public institution of higher education to meet with students in teacher training programs; and (D) Posting information, if permitted, on a public institution's campus bulletin boards.
(1) "Domestic professional educators' organization" means an organization that: (A) Is incorporated under title 48, chapter 52; (B) Solicits professional membership from all certificated employees of LEAs; (C) Grants the same rights and privileges of membership to all its professional members; and (D) Provides equal services to its professional members; and
(A) Is incorporated under title 48, chapter 52;
(B) Solicits professional membership from all certificated employees of LEAs;
(C) Grants the same rights and privileges of membership to all its professional members; and
(D) Provides equal services to its professional members; and
(2) "Equal access" includes, but is not limited to, the following types of activities: (A) Distributing information on the campus of a public institution of higher education; (B) Recruiting and speaking on campus to groups of students who are in teacher training programs at a public institution of higher education; (C) Using meeting rooms of a public institution of higher education to meet with students in teacher training programs; and (D) Posting information, if permitted, on a public institution's campus bulletin boards.
(A) Distributing information on the campus of a public institution of higher education;
(B) Recruiting and speaking on campus to groups of students who are in teacher training programs at a public institution of higher education;
(C) Using meeting rooms of a public institution of higher education to meet with students in teacher training programs; and
(D) Posting information, if permitted, on a public institution's campus bulletin boards.
(c) Use of campus facilities by a professional educators' organization shall be governed by the rules and regulations on access and use of campus property and facilities adopted by the governing body of the public institution of higher education.
Acts 2011, ch. 135, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3201 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3201
Application for hearing
Status: in_force

(a) Both parents, if living, or the parent, guardian, legal custodian, guardian ad litem or attorney of any student assigned pursuant to part 31 of this chapter who is dissatisfied with the assignment of the student may, within ten (10) days of the order making the assignment, make written application to the board for a hearing before the board as to the reasonableness of the assignment and asking for a transfer to another school. (b) The application for transfer shall state the specific reasons why the applicant contends that the student should not attend the school assigned and the specific reasons why the student should be assigned to the different school named in the application. (c) Upon the receipt of the application for hearing, the board shall set a date for the hearing of the protest and the hearing shall be held within a reasonable time after receipt of the written application for the hearing. (d) Written notice of the date and place of the hearing shall be given by the board or its secretary to the parents, guardian or legal custodian of the student by mailing a notice of hearing to the party at the party's last known mailing address at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing. (e) The applicant shall be entitled to appear in the person's own behalf or to be represented by counsel upon the hearing of the protest. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 397,s 5, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1957, ch. 13, § 8; T.C.A., § 49-1748.
(a) Both parents, if living, or the parent, guardian, legal custodian, guardian ad litem or attorney of any student assigned pursuant to part 31 of this chapter who is dissatisfied with the assignment of the student may, within ten (10) days of the order making the assignment, make written application to the board for a hearing before the board as to the reasonableness of the assignment and asking for a transfer to another school.
(b) The application for transfer shall state the specific reasons why the applicant contends that the student should not attend the school assigned and the specific reasons why the student should be assigned to the different school named in the application.
(c) Upon the receipt of the application for hearing, the board shall set a date for the hearing of the protest and the hearing shall be held within a reasonable time after receipt of the written application for the hearing.
(d) Written notice of the date and place of the hearing shall be given by the board or its secretary to the parents, guardian or legal custodian of the student by mailing a notice of hearing to the party at the party's last known mailing address at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing.
(e) The applicant shall be entitled to appear in the person's own behalf or to be represented by counsel upon the hearing of the protest.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 397,s 5, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1957, ch. 13, § 8; T.C.A., § 49-1748.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-904 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-904
Identification of schools with low reading scores
Status: in_force

The department of education shall identify schools with consistently low reading scores in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) and assure that measures for improvement are addressed in the schools' improvement plans. Acts 2000, ch. 911, § 1.
The department of education shall identify schools with consistently low reading scores in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) and assure that measures for improvement are addressed in the schools' improvement plans.
Acts 2000, ch. 911, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-16-104 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 16 / Section 49-16-104
Annual report
Status: in_force

(a) The department of education shall annually submit to the governor, the general assembly, and the state board of education a complete and detailed reporting of: (1) The operation of virtual education programs; (2) The number of students enrolling in these programs and the success of the students, including an analysis of the academic accountability of the school's students. The data shall be provided in total numbers and disaggregated and compared to corresponding data for students in traditional school settings; (3) Efforts made to improve the programs and the delivery of classes, including new technologies examined or implemented; (4) Funding received and the adequacy of the funding; and (5) Such other information as the department finds necessary to account for the operation of virtual education programs. (b) The report shall be submitted by July 1 of each year. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 75, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2008 , ch. 1096, § 5.
(a) The department of education shall annually submit to the governor, the general assembly, and the state board of education a complete and detailed reporting of: (1) The operation of virtual education programs; (2) The number of students enrolling in these programs and the success of the students, including an analysis of the academic accountability of the school's students. The data shall be provided in total numbers and disaggregated and compared to corresponding data for students in traditional school settings; (3) Efforts made to improve the programs and the delivery of classes, including new technologies examined or implemented; (4) Funding received and the adequacy of the funding; and (5) Such other information as the department finds necessary to account for the operation of virtual education programs.
(1) The operation of virtual education programs;
(2) The number of students enrolling in these programs and the success of the students, including an analysis of the academic accountability of the school's students. The data shall be provided in total numbers and disaggregated and compared to corresponding data for students in traditional school settings;
(3) Efforts made to improve the programs and the delivery of classes, including new technologies examined or implemented;
(4) Funding received and the adequacy of the funding; and
(5) Such other information as the department finds necessary to account for the operation of virtual education programs.
(b) The report shall be submitted by July 1 of each year.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 75, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1096, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-11-804 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 11 / Section 49-11-804
Jurisdiction and nature of center
Status: in_force

(a) The statewide comprehensive rehabilitation and training center shall accept clients from anywhere in the state. (b) No person shall become a permanent resident of the center, since it is not an institution in the sense of providing custodial care, but rather is a place to prepare people with disabilities for gainful employment. Acts 1973, ch. 290, § 4; T.C.A., § 49-2832; Acts 2011, ch. 47, § 51.
(a) The statewide comprehensive rehabilitation and training center shall accept clients from anywhere in the state.
(b) No person shall become a permanent resident of the center, since it is not an institution in the sense of providing custodial care, but rather is a place to prepare people with disabilities for gainful employment.
Acts 1973, ch. 290, § 4; T.C.A., § 49-2832; Acts 2011, ch. 47, § 51.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-369 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-369
Funding of special school districts
Status: in_force

Any city which provides funding to a special school district, the borders of which are coterminous with the borders of the city, may provide such funding through a contract with the school district that provides that one-half (1/2) of the funds shall be used for the operation of the school system and one-half (1/2) of the funds shall be used for the issuance of bonds. Upon agreement of both the city legislative body and the board of education of the special school district, proceeds from the bond issue shall be used only for maintenance of or construction at schools in existence in the district at the time of the issuance of the bonds. Acts 2011 , ch. 347, § 1.
Any city which provides funding to a special school district, the borders of which are coterminous with the borders of the city, may provide such funding through a contract with the school district that provides that one-half (1/2) of the funds shall be used for the operation of the school system and one-half (1/2) of the funds shall be used for the issuance of bonds. Upon agreement of both the city legislative body and the board of education of the special school district, proceeds from the bond issue shall be used only for maintenance of or construction at schools in existence in the district at the time of the issuance of the bonds.
Acts 2011 , ch. 347, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-2003 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-2003
Free or discounted services to the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Foundation
Status: in_force

State agencies may provide free and discounted services to the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Foundation to support its mission of education, leadership and public research; provided, however, that any cost associated with the operation of the chambers of the senate and the house of representatives shall be borne by the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Foundation. Acts 2011, ch. 421, § 1.
State agencies may provide free and discounted services to the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Foundation to support its mission of education, leadership and public research; provided, however, that any cost associated with the operation of the chambers of the senate and the house of representatives shall be borne by the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Foundation.
Acts 2011, ch. 421, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-1006 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-1006
Report of breach of teacher code of ethics - Failure to report
Status: in_force

(a) An educator who has personal knowledge of a breach by another educator of the teacher code of ethics prescribed in §§ 49-5-1003 and 49-5-1004 shall report the breach to the educator's immediate supervisor, director of schools, or local board of education within thirty (30) days of discovering the breach. (b) Failure to report a breach of the teacher code of ethics, or to file a report of any criminal activity or other misconduct that is required by federal or state law, is a breach of the teacher code of ethics. Acts 2018 , ch. 937, § 4.
(a) An educator who has personal knowledge of a breach by another educator of the teacher code of ethics prescribed in §§ 49-5-1003 and 49-5-1004 shall report the breach to the educator's immediate supervisor, director of schools, or local board of education within thirty (30) days of discovering the breach.
(b) Failure to report a breach of the teacher code of ethics, or to file a report of any criminal activity or other misconduct that is required by federal or state law, is a breach of the teacher code of ethics.
Acts 2018 , ch. 937, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-176 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-176
Lease of public lands to fraternities and sororities
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of the University of Tennessee system, the state university and community college system, or a state university may lease public lands under the governing body's jurisdiction to fraternities and sororities for a nominal consideration for a term not to exceed ninety-nine (99) years. A majority of the governing body may direct the chancellor, president, or chair of the governing body to execute the leases on behalf of the public institution of higher education; provided, that the leases are approved by the governor and the attorney general and reporter. A governing body shall consent in writing before a lease under this section is assigned or the premises are sublet or subleased. Prior to the commencement of the construction or installation of any improvement, the governing body shall approve the plans and specifications pertaining to the improvement. The governing body shall approve material alterations and all additions to the improvements constructed or installed on the premises prior to the commencement of the alterations or additions. The governing body shall promulgate rules for the operation and maintenance of the leased properties. At the end of the term of any lease, and in the event that any lessee violates the lessee's lease agreement or any rule adopted pursuant to this section, or violates this section, the lease terminates and the improved premises become the exclusive property of the governing body. The governing body shall take possession of the property. The lease may contain a provision for an option to renew the lease when the lease expires upon the conditions that the premises are not needed for use for other purposes in connection with the state's educational program and the building and improvements are suitable for occupancy without major repairs, remodeling, or alterations in accordance with the generally accepted standards for housing prevailing at public institutions of higher education. If the governing body does not renew a lease at the end of the term, then the governing body may pay the lessee the reasonable value of the improvements; however, in the event that the lease is not renewed, the title to the improvements vests in the state, and the state shall take possession of the premises, including the improvements, upon the expiration of the term. (b) Any construction or installation of any improvements upon the property of a public institution of higher education by a fraternity or sorority pursuant to a lease agreement with the governing body is exempt from § 4-15-102(c) , and from the Prevailing Wage Act for State Highway Construction Projects, compiled in title 12, chapter 4, part 4; provided, that the fraternity or sorority shall solicit competitive bids for the construction or installation and shall award the construction or installation contract to the lowest qualified bidder unless the fraternity or sorority can secure the work from alumni or supporters at a lesser cost than the lowest qualified bid. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 493, s 13, eff. 5/25/2021.
(a) The governing body of the University of Tennessee system, the state university and community college system, or a state university may lease public lands under the governing body's jurisdiction to fraternities and sororities for a nominal consideration for a term not to exceed ninety-nine (99) years. A majority of the governing body may direct the chancellor, president, or chair of the governing body to execute the leases on behalf of the public institution of higher education; provided, that the leases are approved by the governor and the attorney general and reporter. A governing body shall consent in writing before a lease under this section is assigned or the premises are sublet or subleased. Prior to the commencement of the construction or installation of any improvement, the governing body shall approve the plans and specifications pertaining to the improvement. The governing body shall approve material alterations and all additions to the improvements constructed or installed on the premises prior to the commencement of the alterations or additions. The governing body shall promulgate rules for the operation and maintenance of the leased properties. At the end of the term of any lease, and in the event that any lessee violates the lessee's lease agreement or any rule adopted pursuant to this section, or violates this section, the lease terminates and the improved premises become the exclusive property of the governing body. The governing body shall take possession of the property. The lease may contain a provision for an option to renew the lease when the lease expires upon the conditions that the premises are not needed for use for other purposes in connection with the state's educational program and the building and improvements are suitable for occupancy without major repairs, remodeling, or alterations in accordance with the generally accepted standards for housing prevailing at public institutions of higher education. If the governing body does not renew a lease at the end of the term, then the governing body may pay the lessee the reasonable value of the improvements; however, in the event that the lease is not renewed, the title to the improvements vests in the state, and the state shall take possession of the premises, including the improvements, upon the expiration of the term.
(b) Any construction or installation of any improvements upon the property of a public institution of higher education by a fraternity or sorority pursuant to a lease agreement with the governing body is exempt from § 4-15-102(c) , and from the Prevailing Wage Act for State Highway Construction Projects, compiled in title 12, chapter 4, part 4; provided, that the fraternity or sorority shall solicit competitive bids for the construction or installation and shall award the construction or installation contract to the lowest qualified bidder unless the fraternity or sorority can secure the work from alumni or supporters at a lesser cost than the lowest qualified bid.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 493, s 13, eff. 5/25/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-106 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-106
Urban renewal adjacent to campus
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees of the University of Tennessee and the state university and community college system, or either of them, are authorized to enter into all necessary or proper contracts with the federal government or any of its agencies, bureaus or departments, and with local housing authorities, other local agencies and others, for the undertaking and completion of urban renewal projects adjacent to the campus of any institution of higher education under the jurisdiction of the board or system pursuant to the urban renewal provisions of § 112 of Title 1 of the Federal Housing Act of 1949, or pursuant to any other act of congress heretofore or hereafter enacted. (b) (1) The board of trustees or the state university and community college system, or both of them, are authorized and empowered to make application to the appropriate federal, state and local agencies and authorities for funds for surveys of areas for urban renewal projects adjacent to campuses of state-supported colleges and universities and for undertaking and completing urban renewal projects that may be mutually agreed upon by the board or system and the appropriate federal, state and local agencies and authorities. (2) The proceeds of the bonds authorized by Acts 1961, ch. 208, or any part of the proceeds as may be necessary, shall be used and expended to defray the institution's share of the net project cost and the cost of the purchase of the renewed land, as required by the federal statutes and regulations, in the event that federal matching funds shall be made available for an urban renewal project or projects. Acts 1961, ch. 208, §§ 1, 6; 1973, ch. 144, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 49-3226, 49-3227.
(a) The board of trustees of the University of Tennessee and the state university and community college system, or either of them, are authorized to enter into all necessary or proper contracts with the federal government or any of its agencies, bureaus or departments, and with local housing authorities, other local agencies and others, for the undertaking and completion of urban renewal projects adjacent to the campus of any institution of higher education under the jurisdiction of the board or system pursuant to the urban renewal provisions of § 112 of Title 1 of the Federal Housing Act of 1949, or pursuant to any other act of congress heretofore or hereafter enacted.
(b) (1) The board of trustees or the state university and community college system, or both of them, are authorized and empowered to make application to the appropriate federal, state and local agencies and authorities for funds for surveys of areas for urban renewal projects adjacent to campuses of state-supported colleges and universities and for undertaking and completing urban renewal projects that may be mutually agreed upon by the board or system and the appropriate federal, state and local agencies and authorities. (2) The proceeds of the bonds authorized by Acts 1961, ch. 208, or any part of the proceeds as may be necessary, shall be used and expended to defray the institution's share of the net project cost and the cost of the purchase of the renewed land, as required by the federal statutes and regulations, in the event that federal matching funds shall be made available for an urban renewal project or projects.
(1) The board of trustees or the state university and community college system, or both of them, are authorized and empowered to make application to the appropriate federal, state and local agencies and authorities for funds for surveys of areas for urban renewal projects adjacent to campuses of state-supported colleges and universities and for undertaking and completing urban renewal projects that may be mutually agreed upon by the board or system and the appropriate federal, state and local agencies and authorities.
(2) The proceeds of the bonds authorized by Acts 1961, ch. 208, or any part of the proceeds as may be necessary, shall be used and expended to defray the institution's share of the net project cost and the cost of the purchase of the renewed land, as required by the federal statutes and regulations, in the event that federal matching funds shall be made available for an urban renewal project or projects.
Acts 1961, ch. 208, §§ 1, 6; 1973, ch. 144, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 49-3226, 49-3227.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-9-503 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 9 / Section 49-9-503
Advisory board role and responsibilities
Status: in_force

(a) Each advisory board of the University of Tennessee established pursuant to § 49-9-501 shall: (1) Submit a recommendation, in accordance with the process established pursuant to § 49-9-209(d)(1)(N) , regarding the proposed operating budget, including tuition and fees, as it relates to the respective institution; (2) Submit a recommendation, in accordance with the process established pursuant to § 49-9-209(d)(1)(O) , regarding the strategic plan for the respective institution; (3) Advise the chancellor of the respective University of Tennessee institution regarding university operations and budget, campus master plan, campus life, academic programs, policies, and other matters related to the institution and as may be requested by the chancellor from time to time; (4) Under the leadership of the chancellor of the respective institution, seek to promote the overall advancement of the institution and the University of Tennessee system; (5) Advise the board of trustees or president of the University of Tennessee system on matters related to the institution and the University of Tennessee system as may be requested by the president or board of trustees from time to time; and (6) Be subject to the open meetings laws, compiled in title 8, chapter 44. (b) The responsibilities of, and any actions taken by, an advisory board shall not conflict with or inhibit the authority of the board of trustees. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 657, s 12, eff. 4/6/2018.
(a) Each advisory board of the University of Tennessee established pursuant to § 49-9-501 shall: (1) Submit a recommendation, in accordance with the process established pursuant to § 49-9-209(d)(1)(N) , regarding the proposed operating budget, including tuition and fees, as it relates to the respective institution; (2) Submit a recommendation, in accordance with the process established pursuant to § 49-9-209(d)(1)(O) , regarding the strategic plan for the respective institution; (3) Advise the chancellor of the respective University of Tennessee institution regarding university operations and budget, campus master plan, campus life, academic programs, policies, and other matters related to the institution and as may be requested by the chancellor from time to time; (4) Under the leadership of the chancellor of the respective institution, seek to promote the overall advancement of the institution and the University of Tennessee system; (5) Advise the board of trustees or president of the University of Tennessee system on matters related to the institution and the University of Tennessee system as may be requested by the president or board of trustees from time to time; and (6) Be subject to the open meetings laws, compiled in title 8, chapter 44.
(1) Submit a recommendation, in accordance with the process established pursuant to § 49-9-209(d)(1)(N) , regarding the proposed operating budget, including tuition and fees, as it relates to the respective institution;
(2) Submit a recommendation, in accordance with the process established pursuant to § 49-9-209(d)(1)(O) , regarding the strategic plan for the respective institution;
(3) Advise the chancellor of the respective University of Tennessee institution regarding university operations and budget, campus master plan, campus life, academic programs, policies, and other matters related to the institution and as may be requested by the chancellor from time to time;
(4) Under the leadership of the chancellor of the respective institution, seek to promote the overall advancement of the institution and the University of Tennessee system;
(5) Advise the board of trustees or president of the University of Tennessee system on matters related to the institution and the University of Tennessee system as may be requested by the president or board of trustees from time to time; and
(6) Be subject to the open meetings laws, compiled in title 8, chapter 44.
(b) The responsibilities of, and any actions taken by, an advisory board shall not conflict with or inhibit the authority of the board of trustees.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 657, s 12, eff. 4/6/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-1307 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-1307
Additional approval of affected agencies
Status: in_force

(a) If an agreement made under this part addresses in whole or in part the provision of services or facilities with regard to which an officer or agency of the state government has constitutional or statutory powers of control, the agreement shall, as a condition precedent to its becoming effective, be submitted to the state officer or agency having such power of control and shall be approved or disapproved by the state officer or agency as to all matters within the state officer's or its jurisdiction in the same manner and subject to the same requirements governing the action of the attorney general and reporter and the commissioner of education as contained in § 49-2-1304 . (b) The requirement of submission and approval shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, the requirement of submission to and approval by the attorney general and reporter and the commissioner. Acts 1970, ch. 511, § 8; T.C.A., § 49-437.
(a) If an agreement made under this part addresses in whole or in part the provision of services or facilities with regard to which an officer or agency of the state government has constitutional or statutory powers of control, the agreement shall, as a condition precedent to its becoming effective, be submitted to the state officer or agency having such power of control and shall be approved or disapproved by the state officer or agency as to all matters within the state officer's or its jurisdiction in the same manner and subject to the same requirements governing the action of the attorney general and reporter and the commissioner of education as contained in § 49-2-1304 .
(b) The requirement of submission and approval shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, the requirement of submission to and approval by the attorney general and reporter and the commissioner.
Acts 1970, ch. 511, § 8; T.C.A., § 49-437.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-208 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-208
Form for student to report allergy
Status: in_force

The department, in consultation with the department of health, shall develop a standardized form on which a student with an allergy may report the allergy to the school in which the student is enrolled. The department shall make the form available to all LEAs. An LEA shall require each school in the LEA to use the form to maintain a record of any student who has reported having an allergy. Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 628, s 1, eff. 3/20/2020.
The department, in consultation with the department of health, shall develop a standardized form on which a student with an allergy may report the allergy to the school in which the student is enrolled. The department shall make the form available to all LEAs. An LEA shall require each school in the LEA to use the form to maintain a record of any student who has reported having an allergy.
Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 628, s 1, eff. 3/20/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-303 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-303
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1977, ch. 289, § 4; T.C.A., § 49-603.
Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1977, ch. 289, § 4; T.C.A., § 49-603.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-806 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-806
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725, s 51, eff. 4/18/2018. Acts 1917, ch. 34, §§ 4-6; Shan., §§ 2659a3b4-2659a3b6; Shan. Supp., §§ 2659a6-2659a8; Code 1932, §§ 4552-4554; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-3022 -- 49-3024.
Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725, s 51, eff. 4/18/2018.
Acts 1917, ch. 34, §§ 4-6; Shan., §§ 2659a3b4-2659a3b6; Shan. Supp., §§ 2659a6-2659a8; Code 1932, §§ 4552-4554; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-3022 -- 49-3024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1203 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-1203
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Educational entity" means the state board of education, department of education, and any other body, board, or agency that governs a public or private elementary or secondary school, and includes, but is not limited to, local education agencies and local boards of education; and (2) "Employee" means: (A) An individual who is elected or appointed to an educational entity; (B) An individual who is an employee of an educational entity or who provides student-related services to an educational entity on a contractual basis; or (C) An authorized volunteer who provides student-related services to an educational entity. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 407,s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
As used in this part:
(1) "Educational entity" means the state board of education, department of education, and any other body, board, or agency that governs a public or private elementary or secondary school, and includes, but is not limited to, local education agencies and local boards of education; and
(2) "Employee" means: (A) An individual who is elected or appointed to an educational entity; (B) An individual who is an employee of an educational entity or who provides student-related services to an educational entity on a contractual basis; or (C) An authorized volunteer who provides student-related services to an educational entity.
(A) An individual who is elected or appointed to an educational entity;
(B) An individual who is an employee of an educational entity or who provides student-related services to an educational entity on a contractual basis; or
(C) An authorized volunteer who provides student-related services to an educational entity.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 407,s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-5701 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-5701
Principal-administrator academy created
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Tennessee principal-administrator academy under the auspices of the department of education. The academy is not a single institution, but an organizational framework for a wide array of educational and training programs for school leaders, conducted at several sites in the three (3) grand divisions by the department. (b) The academy shall be a program of the department and shall be under the management and control of the commissioner. Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 7, § 75.
(a) There is created the Tennessee principal-administrator academy under the auspices of the department of education. The academy is not a single institution, but an organizational framework for a wide array of educational and training programs for school leaders, conducted at several sites in the three (3) grand divisions by the department.
(b) The academy shall be a program of the department and shall be under the management and control of the commissioner.
Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 7, § 75.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-9-112 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 9 / Section 49-9-112
Leasing of employees to nonprofit hospital corporation
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Tennessee is expressly authorized to lease employees to any nonprofit corporation created under Tennessee law for the purpose of operating a hospital with which the university is affiliated through its medical education programs. Employees leased under the authority of this section shall remain eligible for all university benefits for which they are otherwise eligible and shall be subject to termination, layoff, suspension or demotion only in accordance with university personnel policies and procedures. (b) An agreement for the lease of employees under the authority of subsection (a) shall be subject to the prior approval of the attorney general and reporter as to form and legality. Acts 1998, ch. 923, § 1.
(a) The University of Tennessee is expressly authorized to lease employees to any nonprofit corporation created under Tennessee law for the purpose of operating a hospital with which the university is affiliated through its medical education programs. Employees leased under the authority of this section shall remain eligible for all university benefits for which they are otherwise eligible and shall be subject to termination, layoff, suspension or demotion only in accordance with university personnel policies and procedures.
(b) An agreement for the lease of employees under the authority of subsection (a) shall be subject to the prior approval of the attorney general and reporter as to form and legality.
Acts 1998, ch. 923, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3106 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3106
Direct advancement from kindergarten to second grade
Status: in_force

A local board of education may approve a procedure for determining the competency of students who have attended kindergarten (K) to advance directly to grade two (2). Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 248, s 66, eff. 5/2/2019. Acts 1957, ch. 13, § 6; 1974, ch. 655, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-1746.
A local board of education may approve a procedure for determining the competency of students who have attended kindergarten (K) to advance directly to grade two (2).
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 248, s 66, eff. 5/2/2019.
Acts 1957, ch. 13, § 6; 1974, ch. 655, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-1746.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1015 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1015
Senator Douglas Henry Tennessee History Act
Status: in_force

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Senator Douglas Henry Tennessee History Act." (b) The general assembly finds that: (1) It is essential for all citizens to know and understand the unique heritage and history of the state of Tennessee; (2) A clear and full understanding of Tennessee's history is fundamental to understanding Tennessee's place in the United States and the world; and (3) Providing and promoting Tennessee history should be a core mission of our system of education. (c) Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, each LEA and public charter school shall require fifth grade students to complete one (1) semester of Tennessee history in the first semester of the students' fifth grade year. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 523,s 1, eff. 3/1/2024. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699, s 1, eff. 4/12/2018. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 482, s 1, eff. 6/6/2017.
(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Senator Douglas Henry Tennessee History Act."
(b) The general assembly finds that: (1) It is essential for all citizens to know and understand the unique heritage and history of the state of Tennessee; (2) A clear and full understanding of Tennessee's history is fundamental to understanding Tennessee's place in the United States and the world; and (3) Providing and promoting Tennessee history should be a core mission of our system of education.
(1) It is essential for all citizens to know and understand the unique heritage and history of the state of Tennessee;
(2) A clear and full understanding of Tennessee's history is fundamental to understanding Tennessee's place in the United States and the world; and
(3) Providing and promoting Tennessee history should be a core mission of our system of education.
(c) Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, each LEA and public charter school shall require fifth grade students to complete one (1) semester of Tennessee history in the first semester of the students' fifth grade year.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 523,s 1, eff. 3/1/2024.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699, s 1, eff. 4/12/2018.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 482, s 1, eff. 6/6/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-1204 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-1204
Composition of authority
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is created the Tennessee state school bond authority. (2) The authority shall be a corporate governmental agency and instrumentality of this state. (b) (1) Its membership shall consist of the governor, the state treasurer, the secretary of state, the commissioner of finance and administration, the comptroller of the treasury, the chief executive officer of the state university and community college system and the president of the University of Tennessee. (2) The governor shall serve as chair of the authority and the comptroller of the treasury shall serve as secretary. (c) (1) The members shall serve without salary, but each member shall be entitled to reimbursement for the member's actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties. (2) All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (d) (1) The authority and its corporate existence shall continue until terminated by law; provided, that no such law shall take effect so long as the authority has bonds, notes or other obligations outstanding. (2) Upon termination of the existence of the authority, all its rights and properties shall pass to and be vested in the state. (e) (1) The powers of the authority shall be vested in and exercised by no less than three (3) of the members of the authority. (2) The authority may delegate to one (1) or more of its members or its officers such powers and duties as it may deem proper. (f) (1) Written minutes covering all meetings and actions of the authority shall be prepared by the secretary of the authority and shall be kept on file, open to public inspection. (2) The minutes and all other records of the authority shall be kept in the office of the comptroller of the treasury. (g) A member of the authority may designate a member of the member's respective staff to attend meetings of the authority or its committees and to exercise the member's right to vote in the member's absence. The designation must be made in writing addressed to the secretary of the authority specifying the meeting for which the designation is effective and filed with the secretary of state. Acts 1965, ch. 256, § 3; 1973, ch. 4, § 3; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(72); T.C.A., § 49-3514; Acts 1999, ch. 429, § 9.
(a) (1) There is created the Tennessee state school bond authority. (2) The authority shall be a corporate governmental agency and instrumentality of this state.
(1) There is created the Tennessee state school bond authority.
(2) The authority shall be a corporate governmental agency and instrumentality of this state.
(b) (1) Its membership shall consist of the governor, the state treasurer, the secretary of state, the commissioner of finance and administration, the comptroller of the treasury, the chief executive officer of the state university and community college system and the president of the University of Tennessee. (2) The governor shall serve as chair of the authority and the comptroller of the treasury shall serve as secretary.
(1) Its membership shall consist of the governor, the state treasurer, the secretary of state, the commissioner of finance and administration, the comptroller of the treasury, the chief executive officer of the state university and community college system and the president of the University of Tennessee.
(2) The governor shall serve as chair of the authority and the comptroller of the treasury shall serve as secretary.
(c) (1) The members shall serve without salary, but each member shall be entitled to reimbursement for the member's actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties. (2) All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(1) The members shall serve without salary, but each member shall be entitled to reimbursement for the member's actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties.
(2) All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(d) (1) The authority and its corporate existence shall continue until terminated by law; provided, that no such law shall take effect so long as the authority has bonds, notes or other obligations outstanding. (2) Upon termination of the existence of the authority, all its rights and properties shall pass to and be vested in the state.
(1) The authority and its corporate existence shall continue until terminated by law; provided, that no such law shall take effect so long as the authority has bonds, notes or other obligations outstanding.
(2) Upon termination of the existence of the authority, all its rights and properties shall pass to and be vested in the state.
(e) (1) The powers of the authority shall be vested in and exercised by no less than three (3) of the members of the authority. (2) The authority may delegate to one (1) or more of its members or its officers such powers and duties as it may deem proper.
(1) The powers of the authority shall be vested in and exercised by no less than three (3) of the members of the authority.
(2) The authority may delegate to one (1) or more of its members or its officers such powers and duties as it may deem proper.
(f) (1) Written minutes covering all meetings and actions of the authority shall be prepared by the secretary of the authority and shall be kept on file, open to public inspection. (2) The minutes and all other records of the authority shall be kept in the office of the comptroller of the treasury.
(1) Written minutes covering all meetings and actions of the authority shall be prepared by the secretary of the authority and shall be kept on file, open to public inspection.
(2) The minutes and all other records of the authority shall be kept in the office of the comptroller of the treasury.
(g) A member of the authority may designate a member of the member's respective staff to attend meetings of the authority or its committees and to exercise the member's right to vote in the member's absence. The designation must be made in writing addressed to the secretary of the authority specifying the meeting for which the designation is effective and filed with the secretary of state.
Acts 1965, ch. 256, § 3; 1973, ch. 4, § 3; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(72); T.C.A., § 49-3514; Acts 1999, ch. 429, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-14-102 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 14 / Section 49-14-102
Creation of audit committee - Employment of internal auditor
Status: in_force

(a) The board of regents and each state university board created under chapter 8, part 2 of this title and the University of Tennessee board of trustees created under chapter 9, part 2 of this title shall each create an audit committee. Each board is authorized to select one (1) or more certified public accountants or other qualified citizens who are not members of such board to serve on the audit committee. (b) Each audit committee shall employ a person qualified by training and experience to serve as the chief internal auditor. The chief internal auditor shall report directly to the audit committee and respective board and shall be removable only for cause by a majority vote of the respective board. The internal auditor shall file a report on the audit work with the audit committee at least annually. (c) An audit committee created pursuant to this chapter shall also be subject to the State of Tennessee Audit Committee Act of 2005, compiled in title 4, chapter 35. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 28,s 6, eff. 3/29/2017. Acts 2004, ch. 904, § 2.
(a) The board of regents and each state university board created under chapter 8, part 2 of this title and the University of Tennessee board of trustees created under chapter 9, part 2 of this title shall each create an audit committee. Each board is authorized to select one (1) or more certified public accountants or other qualified citizens who are not members of such board to serve on the audit committee.
(b) Each audit committee shall employ a person qualified by training and experience to serve as the chief internal auditor. The chief internal auditor shall report directly to the audit committee and respective board and shall be removable only for cause by a majority vote of the respective board. The internal auditor shall file a report on the audit work with the audit committee at least annually.
(c) An audit committee created pursuant to this chapter shall also be subject to the State of Tennessee Audit Committee Act of 2005, compiled in title 4, chapter 35.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 28,s 6, eff. 3/29/2017.
Acts 2004, ch. 904, § 2.