Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-1604 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-1604
Guidelines regarding availability of opioid antagonists in schools
Status: in_force

(a) The state board of education, in consultation with the department of health, shall develop guidelines for the management of students presenting with a drug overdose for which administration of an opioid antagonist may be appropriate. (b) Each LEA shall implement a plan based on the guidelines developed pursuant to subsection (a) for the management of students presenting with a drug overdose. (c) (1) It is the intent of the general assembly that schools, both public and nonpublic, be prepared to treat drug overdoses in the event other appropriate healthcare responses are not available. (2) Each school within an LEA and each nonpublic school is authorized to maintain an opioid antagonist at the school in at least two (2) unlocked, secure locations, including, but not limited to, the school office and the school cafeteria, so that an opioid antagonist may be administered to any student believed to be having a drug overdose. The principal or head of a school that maintains an opioid antagonist pursuant to this subdivision (c)(2) shall ensure that the opioid antagonist is stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. (3) Notwithstanding any provision of title 63 to the contrary, a physician may prescribe an opioid antagonist in the name of an LEA or nonpublic school to be maintained for use in schools when necessary. An LEA also may utilize a statewide collaborative pharmacy practice agreement pursuant to § 63-1-157 to obtain an opioid antagonist for administration. (4) The school nurse, school resource officer, or other trained school personnel may utilize the LEA or nonpublic school supply of opioid antagonists to respond to a drug overdose, under a standing protocol from a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches. (5) If a student is injured or harmed due to the administration of an opioid antagonist that a physician has prescribed to an LEA or nonpublic school under this subsection (c), the physician shall not be held responsible for the injury unless the physician issued the prescription or standing protocol with intentional disregard for safety. (6) Similarly, if a student is injured or harmed due to the administration of an opioid antagonist to the student by a school nurse, school resource officer, or other trained school personnel under this subsection (c), the school nurse, school resource officer, or school employee shall not be held responsible for the injury unless the school nurse, school resource officer, or school employee administered the opioid antagonist with an intentional disregard for safety. (d) A school within an LEA or a nonpublic school shall not prohibit a student, employee, or visitor from possessing an opioid antagonist while the person is on school property or attending a school-sponsored activity held at a location that is not school property. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 629,s 2, eff. 3/27/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 629,s 1, eff. 3/27/2024. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 256, s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
(a) The state board of education, in consultation with the department of health, shall develop guidelines for the management of students presenting with a drug overdose for which administration of an opioid antagonist may be appropriate.
(b) Each LEA shall implement a plan based on the guidelines developed pursuant to subsection (a) for the management of students presenting with a drug overdose.
(c) (1) It is the intent of the general assembly that schools, both public and nonpublic, be prepared to treat drug overdoses in the event other appropriate healthcare responses are not available. (2) Each school within an LEA and each nonpublic school is authorized to maintain an opioid antagonist at the school in at least two (2) unlocked, secure locations, including, but not limited to, the school office and the school cafeteria, so that an opioid antagonist may be administered to any student believed to be having a drug overdose. The principal or head of a school that maintains an opioid antagonist pursuant to this subdivision (c)(2) shall ensure that the opioid antagonist is stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. (3) Notwithstanding any provision of title 63 to the contrary, a physician may prescribe an opioid antagonist in the name of an LEA or nonpublic school to be maintained for use in schools when necessary. An LEA also may utilize a statewide collaborative pharmacy practice agreement pursuant to § 63-1-157 to obtain an opioid antagonist for administration. (4) The school nurse, school resource officer, or other trained school personnel may utilize the LEA or nonpublic school supply of opioid antagonists to respond to a drug overdose, under a standing protocol from a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches. (5) If a student is injured or harmed due to the administration of an opioid antagonist that a physician has prescribed to an LEA or nonpublic school under this subsection (c), the physician shall not be held responsible for the injury unless the physician issued the prescription or standing protocol with intentional disregard for safety. (6) Similarly, if a student is injured or harmed due to the administration of an opioid antagonist to the student by a school nurse, school resource officer, or other trained school personnel under this subsection (c), the school nurse, school resource officer, or school employee shall not be held responsible for the injury unless the school nurse, school resource officer, or school employee administered the opioid antagonist with an intentional disregard for safety.
(1) It is the intent of the general assembly that schools, both public and nonpublic, be prepared to treat drug overdoses in the event other appropriate healthcare responses are not available.
(2) Each school within an LEA and each nonpublic school is authorized to maintain an opioid antagonist at the school in at least two (2) unlocked, secure locations, including, but not limited to, the school office and the school cafeteria, so that an opioid antagonist may be administered to any student believed to be having a drug overdose. The principal or head of a school that maintains an opioid antagonist pursuant to this subdivision (c)(2) shall ensure that the opioid antagonist is stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(3) Notwithstanding any provision of title 63 to the contrary, a physician may prescribe an opioid antagonist in the name of an LEA or nonpublic school to be maintained for use in schools when necessary. An LEA also may utilize a statewide collaborative pharmacy practice agreement pursuant to § 63-1-157 to obtain an opioid antagonist for administration.
(4) The school nurse, school resource officer, or other trained school personnel may utilize the LEA or nonpublic school supply of opioid antagonists to respond to a drug overdose, under a standing protocol from a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches.
(5) If a student is injured or harmed due to the administration of an opioid antagonist that a physician has prescribed to an LEA or nonpublic school under this subsection (c), the physician shall not be held responsible for the injury unless the physician issued the prescription or standing protocol with intentional disregard for safety.
(6) Similarly, if a student is injured or harmed due to the administration of an opioid antagonist to the student by a school nurse, school resource officer, or other trained school personnel under this subsection (c), the school nurse, school resource officer, or school employee shall not be held responsible for the injury unless the school nurse, school resource officer, or school employee administered the opioid antagonist with an intentional disregard for safety.
(d) A school within an LEA or a nonpublic school shall not prohibit a student, employee, or visitor from possessing an opioid antagonist while the person is on school property or attending a school-sponsored activity held at a location that is not school property.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 629,s 2, eff. 3/27/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 629,s 1, eff. 3/27/2024.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 256, s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-1101 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-1101
Student transcripts - Alterations - Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A student transcript shall not be altered by any employee of an LEA, charter school, or virtual school unless the LEA, charter school, or virtual school has a written policy governing student transcript alterations. All transcript alterations shall be made in accordance with the LEA, charter school, or virtual school policy governing student transcript alterations. (2) An LEA, charter school, or virtual school policy governing student transcript alterations must require any student transcript alteration to be supported by documentation providing an explanation of the reason for the transcript alteration and evidence that the student has earned the grade reflected in the altered transcript. (b) An LEA, charter school, charter school authorizer, or virtual school shall not retaliate against an employee who brings unauthorized transcript alterations to the attention of school officials. (c) Any person who intentionally violates this section may be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, revocation of a professional educator license or certification issued by the department of education, and may be subject to prosecution for falsification of educational or academic records under § 39-14-136 . Acts 2018 , ch. 557, § 1.
(a) (1) A student transcript shall not be altered by any employee of an LEA, charter school, or virtual school unless the LEA, charter school, or virtual school has a written policy governing student transcript alterations. All transcript alterations shall be made in accordance with the LEA, charter school, or virtual school policy governing student transcript alterations. (2) An LEA, charter school, or virtual school policy governing student transcript alterations must require any student transcript alteration to be supported by documentation providing an explanation of the reason for the transcript alteration and evidence that the student has earned the grade reflected in the altered transcript.
(1) A student transcript shall not be altered by any employee of an LEA, charter school, or virtual school unless the LEA, charter school, or virtual school has a written policy governing student transcript alterations. All transcript alterations shall be made in accordance with the LEA, charter school, or virtual school policy governing student transcript alterations.
(2) An LEA, charter school, or virtual school policy governing student transcript alterations must require any student transcript alteration to be supported by documentation providing an explanation of the reason for the transcript alteration and evidence that the student has earned the grade reflected in the altered transcript.
(b) An LEA, charter school, charter school authorizer, or virtual school shall not retaliate against an employee who brings unauthorized transcript alterations to the attention of school officials.
(c) Any person who intentionally violates this section may be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, revocation of a professional educator license or certification issued by the department of education, and may be subject to prosecution for falsification of educational or academic records under § 39-14-136 .
Acts 2018 , ch. 557, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4212 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4212
Training program for school principals - Notice of policies to parents and students
Status: in_force

(a) The LEA and the local law enforcement agency shall establish and maintain an orientation and training program designed to familiarize school principals with this part and with local policies and procedures for implementing and enforcing this part. (b) The LEA shall provide parents and students with reasonable notice of the local policies and procedures. Acts 1982, ch. 794, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-9-413.
(a) The LEA and the local law enforcement agency shall establish and maintain an orientation and training program designed to familiarize school principals with this part and with local policies and procedures for implementing and enforcing this part.
(b) The LEA shall provide parents and students with reasonable notice of the local policies and procedures.
Acts 1982, ch. 794, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-9-413.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-8-802 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 8 / Section 49-8-802
Center on Aging - Victimization prevention program
Status: in_force

(a) There is established, within Tennessee State University's Center for Aging, an extension of the center's program on the prevention and treatment of elderly abuse, neglect and criminal victimization. The program shall, upon request, receive technical assistance and support from the commission on aging and disability and the departments of human services, health, mental health and substance abuse services, and disability and aging. The program shall: (1) Collect data to quantify and document the problems of elderly abuse, neglect and criminal victimization; (2) Engage in prevention activities through presentations at churches, community centers, schools, senior citizen centers and other locations; (3) Conduct workshops for local and state employees and law enforcement personnel as well as for the elderly and their family members; and (4) Implement an advocacy program to assist victims in adequately and appropriately responding to and recovering from abuse, neglect and criminal victimization. (b) The program shall be implemented in Davidson and Wilson counties. (c) On or before December 31 of each year, a report shall be submitted to the governor and to each member of the general assembly. The report shall document implementation, activities and accomplishments of the program and shall include findings and recommendations pertaining to the prevention and treatment of elderly abuse, neglect and criminal victimization. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 138, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 1989, ch. 220, § 1; T.C.A. § 49-8-803; Acts 2011 , ch. 158, § 26; 2012 , ch. 575, § 1.
(a) There is established, within Tennessee State University's Center for Aging, an extension of the center's program on the prevention and treatment of elderly abuse, neglect and criminal victimization. The program shall, upon request, receive technical assistance and support from the commission on aging and disability and the departments of human services, health, mental health and substance abuse services, and disability and aging. The program shall: (1) Collect data to quantify and document the problems of elderly abuse, neglect and criminal victimization; (2) Engage in prevention activities through presentations at churches, community centers, schools, senior citizen centers and other locations; (3) Conduct workshops for local and state employees and law enforcement personnel as well as for the elderly and their family members; and (4) Implement an advocacy program to assist victims in adequately and appropriately responding to and recovering from abuse, neglect and criminal victimization.
(1) Collect data to quantify and document the problems of elderly abuse, neglect and criminal victimization;
(2) Engage in prevention activities through presentations at churches, community centers, schools, senior citizen centers and other locations;
(3) Conduct workshops for local and state employees and law enforcement personnel as well as for the elderly and their family members; and
(4) Implement an advocacy program to assist victims in adequately and appropriately responding to and recovering from abuse, neglect and criminal victimization.
(b) The program shall be implemented in Davidson and Wilson counties.
(c) On or before December 31 of each year, a report shall be submitted to the governor and to each member of the general assembly. The report shall document implementation, activities and accomplishments of the program and shall include findings and recommendations pertaining to the prevention and treatment of elderly abuse, neglect and criminal victimization.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 138, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1989, ch. 220, § 1; T.C.A. § 49-8-803; Acts 2011 , ch. 158, § 26; 2012 , ch. 575, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-611 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-611
Initial registration and renewal fees
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding § 48-51-303(a)(1) to the contrary, a school support organization that is required to register as a nonprofit organization, foundation or chartered member of a nonprofit organization or foundation by a policy adopted in accordance with this part shall be exempt from any initial registration fee by the secretary of state for the registration if the school support organization is an educational institution as defined in § 48-101-502(b) . The school support organization shall pay any renewal fee required by the secretary of state to maintain valid annual registration as a nonprofit organization, foundation or chartered member of a nonprofit organization or foundation. Acts 2008 , ch. 1156, § 7.
Notwithstanding § 48-51-303(a)(1) to the contrary, a school support organization that is required to register as a nonprofit organization, foundation or chartered member of a nonprofit organization or foundation by a policy adopted in accordance with this part shall be exempt from any initial registration fee by the secretary of state for the registration if the school support organization is an educational institution as defined in § 48-101-502(b) . The school support organization shall pay any renewal fee required by the secretary of state to maintain valid annual registration as a nonprofit organization, foundation or chartered member of a nonprofit organization or foundation.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1156, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-6013 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-6013
Administration of TCAP tests in paper format - Online verification test
Status: in_force

Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) tests administered in the 2019-2020 school year must be administered in paper format. Before TCAP tests are administered in the 2020-2021 school year, each LEA shall participate in an online verification test conducted by the department of education. The commissioner of education shall determine, based on the results of the online verification test, the format for TCAP tests administered in the 2020-2021 school year. Acts 2019, ch. 475, § 1.
Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) tests administered in the 2019-2020 school year must be administered in paper format. Before TCAP tests are administered in the 2020-2021 school year, each LEA shall participate in an online verification test conducted by the department of education. The commissioner of education shall determine, based on the results of the online verification test, the format for TCAP tests administered in the 2020-2021 school year.
Acts 2019, ch. 475, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3204 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3204
Hearing by examiners - Decision by board
Status: in_force

(a) The board of education is authorized to designate one (1) or more of its members or one (1) or more competent examiners to conduct the hearings, to take testimony and to make a report of the hearings to the entire board for its determination. (b) Before the board enters a final order in such cases, the members of the board shall personally consider the entire record and the board shall make its decision on the basis of the record. (c) (1) In any county having a population of not less than eight hundred ninety-seven thousand four hundred (897,400) nor more than eight hundred ninety-seven thousand five hundred (897,500), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, if the board delegates its authority to a committee pursuant to § 49-6-3102(e)(2) to consider and decide an individual case, then the member or examiner designated pursuant to subsection (a) shall make a report of the hearings to the committee for determination. (2) Before the committee shall enter a final order in such case, the committee shall personally consider the entire record and the committee shall make a decision on the basis of the record. Acts 1957, ch. 13, § 14; T.C.A., § 49-1754; Acts 2009 , ch. 331, § 3.
(a) The board of education is authorized to designate one (1) or more of its members or one (1) or more competent examiners to conduct the hearings, to take testimony and to make a report of the hearings to the entire board for its determination.
(b) Before the board enters a final order in such cases, the members of the board shall personally consider the entire record and the board shall make its decision on the basis of the record.
(c) (1) In any county having a population of not less than eight hundred ninety-seven thousand four hundred (897,400) nor more than eight hundred ninety-seven thousand five hundred (897,500), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, if the board delegates its authority to a committee pursuant to § 49-6-3102(e)(2) to consider and decide an individual case, then the member or examiner designated pursuant to subsection (a) shall make a report of the hearings to the committee for determination. (2) Before the committee shall enter a final order in such case, the committee shall personally consider the entire record and the committee shall make a decision on the basis of the record.
(1) In any county having a population of not less than eight hundred ninety-seven thousand four hundred (897,400) nor more than eight hundred ninety-seven thousand five hundred (897,500), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, if the board delegates its authority to a committee pursuant to § 49-6-3102(e)(2) to consider and decide an individual case, then the member or examiner designated pursuant to subsection (a) shall make a report of the hearings to the committee for determination.
(2) Before the committee shall enter a final order in such case, the committee shall personally consider the entire record and the committee shall make a decision on the basis of the record.
Acts 1957, ch. 13, § 14; T.C.A., § 49-1754; Acts 2009 , ch. 331, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-15-107 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 15 / Section 49-15-107
Allocation of funds
Status: in_force

(a) The local board of education shall allocate one hundred percent (100%) of state and local TISA funds generated by the participating student, as well as the average per pupil amount of any additional local funds received by the LEA, to a program approved under this chapter. All funds must be spent according to the budget submitted in the program agreement or as otherwise revised by the LEA or applicant public postsecondary institution, subject to the requirements of state and federal law. (b) The public postsecondary institution and its governing board may allocate state and federal funds for a program that is approved under this chapter. (c) An education partner under § 49-15-105(a) that is a public body may allocate state, federal and local funds for a program that is approved under this chapter. (d) If not an education partner under § 49-15-105(a) , the county governing body in a county where a program is located may nevertheless appropriate funds to a program approved under this chapter. (e) The LEA and the cooperating public postsecondary institution are strongly encouraged to seek funds from sources other than state, federal and local appropriations. (f) If a program is funded through local, state or federal funds appropriated to an LEA, then no fee shall be charged by the LEA or a public postsecondary institution to any student participating in the program. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 73, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2007 , ch. 459, § 1; 2012 , ch. 967, §§ 9, 10.
(a) The local board of education shall allocate one hundred percent (100%) of state and local TISA funds generated by the participating student, as well as the average per pupil amount of any additional local funds received by the LEA, to a program approved under this chapter. All funds must be spent according to the budget submitted in the program agreement or as otherwise revised by the LEA or applicant public postsecondary institution, subject to the requirements of state and federal law.
(b) The public postsecondary institution and its governing board may allocate state and federal funds for a program that is approved under this chapter.
(c) An education partner under § 49-15-105(a) that is a public body may allocate state, federal and local funds for a program that is approved under this chapter.
(d) If not an education partner under § 49-15-105(a) , the county governing body in a county where a program is located may nevertheless appropriate funds to a program approved under this chapter.
(e) The LEA and the cooperating public postsecondary institution are strongly encouraged to seek funds from sources other than state, federal and local appropriations.
(f) If a program is funded through local, state or federal funds appropriated to an LEA, then no fee shall be charged by the LEA or a public postsecondary institution to any student participating in the program.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 73, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2007 , ch. 459, § 1; 2012 , ch. 967, §§ 9, 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-404 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-404
Teacher qualifications
Status: in_force

All teachers of any type of high school provided in this part shall be qualified by education or otherwise for giving instruction in the subjects of the course of study, and no person shall be employed to teach any subject or subjects in the schools who does not hold a license issued by the commissioner of education authorizing the person to teach those subjects. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 14; Shan. Supp., § 1487a97; Code 1932, § 2388; Acts 1931, ch. 71, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 2393.10; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1112; Acts 1987, ch. 308, § 31.
All teachers of any type of high school provided in this part shall be qualified by education or otherwise for giving instruction in the subjects of the course of study, and no person shall be employed to teach any subject or subjects in the schools who does not hold a license issued by the commissioner of education authorizing the person to teach those subjects.
Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 14; Shan. Supp., § 1487a97; Code 1932, § 2388; Acts 1931, ch. 71, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 2393.10; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1112; Acts 1987, ch. 308, § 31.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3704 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3704
Use of outcomes-based performance measures to designate priority schools - Model school turnaround plan
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall use the same outcomes-based performance measures used in the state's accountability model to designate priority schools as schools in need of intervention for purposes of the school turnaround pilot program. (b) Before the department designates a priority school as a school in need of intervention in accordance with subsection (a), the department shall develop a model school turnaround plan for local boards of education, school turnaround committees, and independent school turnaround experts to reference when creating school turnaround plans for schools in need of intervention. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 77, s 2, eff. 1/1/2022.
(a) The department shall use the same outcomes-based performance measures used in the state's accountability model to designate priority schools as schools in need of intervention for purposes of the school turnaround pilot program.
(b) Before the department designates a priority school as a school in need of intervention in accordance with subsection (a), the department shall develop a model school turnaround plan for local boards of education, school turnaround committees, and independent school turnaround experts to reference when creating school turnaround plans for schools in need of intervention.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 77, s 2, eff. 1/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2020 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-2020
Addendum to enrollment agreement regarding conditional basis of institution's authorization to operate
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Authorized postsecondary educational institutions shall provide an addendum to any enrollment contract or agreement entered into on or after notification is received by the institution of a final decision by the commission that its authorization or reauthorization is on a conditional basis; provided, that the final decision includes a determination by the commission that public disclosure is necessary to protect the public interest. A final decision of the commission may be reviewed as provided for in § 49-7-2012 . The addendum must notify the student of the conditional authorization. The addendum must be entitled "Notice of Conditional Authorization" and must be signed and dated by the student. (2) If the institution has been notified of a final decision to place it on conditional authorization as provided in subdivision (a)(1), then the statement must explicitly set forth the standards that the institution failed to meet and the conditions under which the executive director or the commission placed the institution on conditional authorization. The commission shall specify in the final decision the matters required to be disclosed in the statement. The statement must also state that continued failure to meet the conditions may result in revocation of authorization. All information concerning conditional authorization must be in bold face type. (b) The information required under subsection (a) shall also be posted on the institution's website in bold face type. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1044, s 31, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 2008 , ch. 1103, § 3.
(a) (1) Authorized postsecondary educational institutions shall provide an addendum to any enrollment contract or agreement entered into on or after notification is received by the institution of a final decision by the commission that its authorization or reauthorization is on a conditional basis; provided, that the final decision includes a determination by the commission that public disclosure is necessary to protect the public interest. A final decision of the commission may be reviewed as provided for in § 49-7-2012 . The addendum must notify the student of the conditional authorization. The addendum must be entitled "Notice of Conditional Authorization" and must be signed and dated by the student. (2) If the institution has been notified of a final decision to place it on conditional authorization as provided in subdivision (a)(1), then the statement must explicitly set forth the standards that the institution failed to meet and the conditions under which the executive director or the commission placed the institution on conditional authorization. The commission shall specify in the final decision the matters required to be disclosed in the statement. The statement must also state that continued failure to meet the conditions may result in revocation of authorization. All information concerning conditional authorization must be in bold face type.
(1) Authorized postsecondary educational institutions shall provide an addendum to any enrollment contract or agreement entered into on or after notification is received by the institution of a final decision by the commission that its authorization or reauthorization is on a conditional basis; provided, that the final decision includes a determination by the commission that public disclosure is necessary to protect the public interest. A final decision of the commission may be reviewed as provided for in § 49-7-2012 . The addendum must notify the student of the conditional authorization. The addendum must be entitled "Notice of Conditional Authorization" and must be signed and dated by the student.
(2) If the institution has been notified of a final decision to place it on conditional authorization as provided in subdivision (a)(1), then the statement must explicitly set forth the standards that the institution failed to meet and the conditions under which the executive director or the commission placed the institution on conditional authorization. The commission shall specify in the final decision the matters required to be disclosed in the statement. The statement must also state that continued failure to meet the conditions may result in revocation of authorization. All information concerning conditional authorization must be in bold face type.
(b) The information required under subsection (a) shall also be posted on the institution's website in bold face type.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1044, s 31, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1103, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-115 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-115
Rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

(a) The department may promulgate rules to effectuate this part. The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (b) Before the department begins the rulemaking process for a rule promulgated to effectuate this part, the department shall submit the department's proposed rule to the state board. The state board shall issue a positive, neutral, or negative recommendation for the rule. The state board's recommendation for the rule must be included in the filing of the rule with the office of the secretary of state. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) The department may promulgate rules to effectuate this part. The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(b) Before the department begins the rulemaking process for a rule promulgated to effectuate this part, the department shall submit the department's proposed rule to the state board. The state board shall issue a positive, neutral, or negative recommendation for the rule. The state board's recommendation for the rule must be included in the filing of the rule with the office of the secretary of state.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-927 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 49-4-927
[Repealed] Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 794, s 43, eff. 8/1/2020. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 448, Secs.s 4, s 5, s 6, s 7 eff. 5/24/2017. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 363, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 794, s 43, eff. 8/1/2020.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 448, Secs.s 4, s 5, s 6, s 7 eff. 5/24/2017.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 363, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-160 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-160
Observances for Veterans Day on campuses of public higher education institutions
Status: in_force

(a) All campuses of public higher education institutions operated by the board of regents or University of Tennessee board of trustees shall hold observances for Veterans Day on or near the day recognized as the national day of observance. (b) It is the intent of the general assembly that students, faculty, and staff who are veterans be afforded the opportunity to participate in the campus observances without adverse action or absence. Acts 2015, ch. 482, § 1.
(a) All campuses of public higher education institutions operated by the board of regents or University of Tennessee board of trustees shall hold observances for Veterans Day on or near the day recognized as the national day of observance.
(b) It is the intent of the general assembly that students, faculty, and staff who are veterans be afforded the opportunity to participate in the campus observances without adverse action or absence.
Acts 2015, ch. 482, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-9-1604 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 9 / Section 49-9-1604
Use of funds
Status: in_force

Funds appropriated to the institute shall not supplant any existing state funding or private or external donations to the Howard H. Baker, Jr. Center for Public Policy or to the University of Tennessee. Appropriated funds and all private and external donations to the institute may only be used for the direct operation of the institute. Acts 2022, ch. 963, § 1.
Funds appropriated to the institute shall not supplant any existing state funding or private or external donations to the Howard H. Baker, Jr. Center for Public Policy or to the University of Tennessee. Appropriated funds and all private and external donations to the institute may only be used for the direct operation of the institute.
Acts 2022, ch. 963, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-304 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-304
Teaching supervisors
Status: in_force

(a) Directors of schools may employ one (1) or more supervisors for the supervision of teaching in grades one through twelve (1-12), or any combination of these grades, in the respective school systems. (b) Any person employed as supervisor for the supervision of teaching shall have a license of qualification issued by the state board of education. The state board of education, in its discretion, may waive the requirement as to supervisors who were employed and serving in that capacity in nonequalizing local school districts as of January 1, 1957. (c) This section does not apply to an innovative school district as defined in § 49-8-1502 . Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1053,s 15, eff. 5/28/2024, app. to the 2024-2025 school year and each school year thereafter. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1487a45; Code 1932, § 2334; Acts 1957, ch. 138, § 1; 1974, ch. 654, § 48; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1010; Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 50; 1992, ch. 657, §§ 5, 6.
(a) Directors of schools may employ one (1) or more supervisors for the supervision of teaching in grades one through twelve (1-12), or any combination of these grades, in the respective school systems.
(b) Any person employed as supervisor for the supervision of teaching shall have a license of qualification issued by the state board of education. The state board of education, in its discretion, may waive the requirement as to supervisors who were employed and serving in that capacity in nonequalizing local school districts as of January 1, 1957.
(c) This section does not apply to an innovative school district as defined in § 49-8-1502 .
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1053,s 15, eff. 5/28/2024, app. to the 2024-2025 school year and each school year thereafter.
Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1487a45; Code 1932, § 2334; Acts 1957, ch. 138, § 1; 1974, ch. 654, § 48; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1010; Acts 1992, ch. 535, § 50; 1992, ch. 657, §§ 5, 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-159 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-159
Cause of action against public institution of higher education for loss, damage, injury, or death from COVID-19 prohibited - Exceptions
Status: in_force

There is no cause of action against a public institution of higher education for any loss, damage, injury, or death arising from COVID-19, as defined in § 14-1-101 , unless the claimant proves by clear and convincing evidence that the loss, damage, injury, or death was proximately caused by an act or omission of the institution or its employee or agent constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct. The requirements of title 14, chapter 5 apply to any such cause of action when applicable. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 48, s 7, eff. 3/21/2023. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1117, s 5, eff. 6/1/2022. Amended by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, Secs.s 3, s 4, s 8 eff. 11/12/2021. Repealed by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812, s 2, eff. 4/14/2016. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 260, s 1, eff. 4/24/2015.
There is no cause of action against a public institution of higher education for any loss, damage, injury, or death arising from COVID-19, as defined in § 14-1-101 , unless the claimant proves by clear and convincing evidence that the loss, damage, injury, or death was proximately caused by an act or omission of the institution or its employee or agent constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct. The requirements of title 14, chapter 5 apply to any such cause of action when applicable.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 48, s 7, eff. 3/21/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1117, s 5, eff. 6/1/2022.
Amended by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, Secs.s 3, s 4, s 8 eff. 11/12/2021.
Repealed by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812, s 2, eff. 4/14/2016.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 260, s 1, eff. 4/24/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-110 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-110
Lottery proceeds
Status: in_force

For the programs authorized by §§ 49-6-103 - 49-6-110, the appropriation from excess net education lottery proceeds available under title 4, chapter 51 and chapter 4, part 9 of this title shall not exceed twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) in any fiscal year. Acts 2005, ch. 312, § 1.
For the programs authorized by §§ 49-6-103 - 49-6-110, the appropriation from excess net education lottery proceeds available under title 4, chapter 51 and chapter 4, part 9 of this title shall not exceed twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) in any fiscal year.
Acts 2005, ch. 312, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-1004 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 49-4-1004
[Repealed effective 6/30/2025] Creation of program - Payment of tuition costs
Status: repealed

(a) The Tennessee Support, Training, and Renewing Opportunity for National Guardsmen (STRONG) program, referred to as the "program," shall be established under the authority of the adjutant general to provide tuition reimbursement to an educational institution on behalf of eligible members of the Tennessee national guard. Member eligibility for the program shall be determined pursuant to § 49-4-1005 . (b) Upon successful application by the eligible member attending a public educational institution, the department of military shall pay the educational institution an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the maximum resident in-state tuition charged by the institution attended for the educational program to which the member successfully applied, less all other state or federal financial assistance as described in § 49-4-1005 . Such financial assistance must be credited first to the member's tuition, subject to § 49-4-1005 . (c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), for members attending a private two-year college the amount paid is the average cost of tuition at the public two-year postsecondary institutions, as determined by the Tennessee higher education commission and Tennessee student assistance corporation, less all other financial assistance received by the member. For members attending a private four-year college or university the amount paid is the average cost of tuition at the public four-year universities, as determined by the Tennessee higher education commission and Tennessee student assistance corporation, less all other financial assistance received by the member. Such financial assistance must be credited first to the amount of the average tuition, subject to § 49-4-1005 . (d) The adjutant general is authorized to promulgate rules, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to effectuate the purposes of the program. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 4, eff. 7/1/2021. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 229, s 4, eff. 4/24/2017. Acts 2004, ch. 477, § 4.
(a) The Tennessee Support, Training, and Renewing Opportunity for National Guardsmen (STRONG) program, referred to as the "program," shall be established under the authority of the adjutant general to provide tuition reimbursement to an educational institution on behalf of eligible members of the Tennessee national guard. Member eligibility for the program shall be determined pursuant to § 49-4-1005 .
(b) Upon successful application by the eligible member attending a public educational institution, the department of military shall pay the educational institution an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the maximum resident in-state tuition charged by the institution attended for the educational program to which the member successfully applied, less all other state or federal financial assistance as described in § 49-4-1005 . Such financial assistance must be credited first to the member's tuition, subject to § 49-4-1005 .
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), for members attending a private two-year college the amount paid is the average cost of tuition at the public two-year postsecondary institutions, as determined by the Tennessee higher education commission and Tennessee student assistance corporation, less all other financial assistance received by the member. For members attending a private four-year college or university the amount paid is the average cost of tuition at the public four-year universities, as determined by the Tennessee higher education commission and Tennessee student assistance corporation, less all other financial assistance received by the member. Such financial assistance must be credited first to the amount of the average tuition, subject to § 49-4-1005 .
(d) The adjutant general is authorized to promulgate rules, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to effectuate the purposes of the program.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 4, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 229, s 4, eff. 4/24/2017.
Acts 2004, ch. 477, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-16-215 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 16 / Section 49-16-215
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The state board of education shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this part. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 2.
The state board of education shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this part. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-901 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-901
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Baccalaureate Education Savings for Tennessee Act." Acts 1989, ch. 190, § 2.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Baccalaureate Education Savings for Tennessee Act."
Acts 1989, ch. 190, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-182 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-182
Save Tennessee Students Act
Status: in_force

(a) This section and § 49-6-1904 are known and may be cited as the "Save Tennessee Students Act." (b) (1) If a public institution of higher education issues new student identification cards to students enrolled in the institution, then the institution shall include on the cards: (A) The telephone number for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; or (B) The social media handle, telephone number, or text number for at least one (1) additional crisis resource selected by the institution, which may include the crisis text line or, if available, a local suicide prevention hotline. (2) This subsection (b): (A) Applies to student identification cards purchased by a public institution of higher education on or after July 1, 2023; and (B) Does not apply to: (i) Student identification cards purchased by a public institution of higher education before July 1, 2023; or (ii) Digital student identification cards. (c) Each public institution of higher education shall post the telephone number for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the social media handle, telephone number, or text number for at least one (1) additional crisis resource selected by the institution, which may include the crisis text line or, if available, a local suicide prevention hotline in a conspicuous place on each campus operated by the institution. (d) Each public institution of higher education shall create and feature a webpage on the institution's website or a mobile application that contains information dedicated solely to the mental health resources available to the institution's students. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 190, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) This section and § 49-6-1904 are known and may be cited as the "Save Tennessee Students Act."
(b) (1) If a public institution of higher education issues new student identification cards to students enrolled in the institution, then the institution shall include on the cards: (A) The telephone number for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; or (B) The social media handle, telephone number, or text number for at least one (1) additional crisis resource selected by the institution, which may include the crisis text line or, if available, a local suicide prevention hotline. (2) This subsection (b): (A) Applies to student identification cards purchased by a public institution of higher education on or after July 1, 2023; and (B) Does not apply to: (i) Student identification cards purchased by a public institution of higher education before July 1, 2023; or (ii) Digital student identification cards.
(1) If a public institution of higher education issues new student identification cards to students enrolled in the institution, then the institution shall include on the cards: (A) The telephone number for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; or (B) The social media handle, telephone number, or text number for at least one (1) additional crisis resource selected by the institution, which may include the crisis text line or, if available, a local suicide prevention hotline.
(A) The telephone number for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; or
(B) The social media handle, telephone number, or text number for at least one (1) additional crisis resource selected by the institution, which may include the crisis text line or, if available, a local suicide prevention hotline.
(2) This subsection (b): (A) Applies to student identification cards purchased by a public institution of higher education on or after July 1, 2023; and (B) Does not apply to: (i) Student identification cards purchased by a public institution of higher education before July 1, 2023; or (ii) Digital student identification cards.
(A) Applies to student identification cards purchased by a public institution of higher education on or after July 1, 2023; and
(B) Does not apply to: (i) Student identification cards purchased by a public institution of higher education before July 1, 2023; or (ii) Digital student identification cards.
(i) Student identification cards purchased by a public institution of higher education before July 1, 2023; or
(ii) Digital student identification cards.
(c) Each public institution of higher education shall post the telephone number for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the social media handle, telephone number, or text number for at least one (1) additional crisis resource selected by the institution, which may include the crisis text line or, if available, a local suicide prevention hotline in a conspicuous place on each campus operated by the institution.
(d) Each public institution of higher education shall create and feature a webpage on the institution's website or a mobile application that contains information dedicated solely to the mental health resources available to the institution's students.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 190, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-2409 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-2409
Central headquarters for neighborhoods - Establishment of internet network architecture - Provisions of literacy classes and other programs
Status: in_force

(a) Community schools and communities of schools are encouraged to become the central headquarters for the neighborhoods in which they exist. They are authorized to work with community partners, when possible, to establish local internet network architecture to extend service throughout their neighborhoods and to devise and implement software designed to help community integration of services and activities. (b) In addition to the activities required of community grant recipients in § 49-6-2405(d) , community schools and communities of schools are encouraged to provide literacy classes and tutoring for all age groups and to promote education, learning, and effective communication to contribute to the welfare of the community. Adult education programming that includes preparation toward obtaining a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education may be offered to those without high school diplomas. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 26, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 770, s 1, eff. 4/19/2016.
(a) Community schools and communities of schools are encouraged to become the central headquarters for the neighborhoods in which they exist. They are authorized to work with community partners, when possible, to establish local internet network architecture to extend service throughout their neighborhoods and to devise and implement software designed to help community integration of services and activities.
(b) In addition to the activities required of community grant recipients in § 49-6-2405(d) , community schools and communities of schools are encouraged to provide literacy classes and tutoring for all age groups and to promote education, learning, and effective communication to contribute to the welfare of the community. Adult education programming that includes preparation toward obtaining a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education may be offered to those without high school diplomas.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 26, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 770, s 1, eff. 4/19/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-9-705 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 9 / Section 49-9-705
Program to provide resident training opportunities for physicians focusing on family medicine and general internal medicine to provide medical and behavioral health services in medically underserved areas and rural counties
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the resident training programs provided in this part, and subject to specific appropriation of funds by the general assembly, there is created a resident training program to provide resident training opportunities for physicians focusing on family medicine and general internal medicine to provide medical and behavioral health services in medically underserved areas and rural counties, distributed across all three (3) grand divisions of this state. (b) A private, nonprofit college or university having a college of osteopathic medicine located in Claiborne County, in cooperation with the department of health and the Tennessee higher education commission, shall administer the resident training program described in subsection (a). (c) A private, nonprofit college or university having a college of osteopathic medicine located in Claiborne County may contract with other accredited medical schools and sponsoring institutions of residency programs approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to provide physician resident training opportunities consistent with this section. (d) The resident training opportunities created pursuant to subsection (a): (1) Must use ACGME-accredited, family medicine or general internal medicine residency programs with institutional sponsors that are either local community hospitals or community health systems; (2) Shall not use residency programs with institutional sponsors that are universities or medical schools; (3) Must be open to all qualified candidates and filled using the matching process used for graduate medical education that exists on July 1, 2021; (4) Must make maximum feasible use of non-state funds from the federal government, private sources, and fees for services in a manner that is consistent with accreditation standards when developing and implementing the additional resident training opportunities created by this section; and (5) Are not eligible for graduate medical education funds distributed by the bureau of TennCare pursuant to § 71-5-2005(d)(1)(C) . Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 587, s 2, eff. 7/1/2021.
(a) In addition to the resident training programs provided in this part, and subject to specific appropriation of funds by the general assembly, there is created a resident training program to provide resident training opportunities for physicians focusing on family medicine and general internal medicine to provide medical and behavioral health services in medically underserved areas and rural counties, distributed across all three (3) grand divisions of this state.
(b) A private, nonprofit college or university having a college of osteopathic medicine located in Claiborne County, in cooperation with the department of health and the Tennessee higher education commission, shall administer the resident training program described in subsection (a).
(c) A private, nonprofit college or university having a college of osteopathic medicine located in Claiborne County may contract with other accredited medical schools and sponsoring institutions of residency programs approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to provide physician resident training opportunities consistent with this section.
(d) The resident training opportunities created pursuant to subsection (a): (1) Must use ACGME-accredited, family medicine or general internal medicine residency programs with institutional sponsors that are either local community hospitals or community health systems; (2) Shall not use residency programs with institutional sponsors that are universities or medical schools; (3) Must be open to all qualified candidates and filled using the matching process used for graduate medical education that exists on July 1, 2021; (4) Must make maximum feasible use of non-state funds from the federal government, private sources, and fees for services in a manner that is consistent with accreditation standards when developing and implementing the additional resident training opportunities created by this section; and (5) Are not eligible for graduate medical education funds distributed by the bureau of TennCare pursuant to § 71-5-2005(d)(1)(C) .
(1) Must use ACGME-accredited, family medicine or general internal medicine residency programs with institutional sponsors that are either local community hospitals or community health systems;
(2) Shall not use residency programs with institutional sponsors that are universities or medical schools;
(3) Must be open to all qualified candidates and filled using the matching process used for graduate medical education that exists on July 1, 2021;
(4) Must make maximum feasible use of non-state funds from the federal government, private sources, and fees for services in a manner that is consistent with accreditation standards when developing and implementing the additional resident training opportunities created by this section; and
(5) Are not eligible for graduate medical education funds distributed by the bureau of TennCare pursuant to § 71-5-2005(d)(1)(C) .
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 587, s 2, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2122 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-2122
Validity of existing permits
Status: in_force

Any person holding a permit in good standing as a sports agent in this state prior to July 1, 2001, shall be deemed an athlete agent and subject to this part. A permit in good standing shall be valid until the permit's regular annual renewal at which time the agent shall apply for a certificate of registration and shall pay all applicable fees pursuant to § 49-7-2109 . Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 1, eff. 9/1/2017.
Any person holding a permit in good standing as a sports agent in this state prior to July 1, 2001, shall be deemed an athlete agent and subject to this part. A permit in good standing shall be valid until the permit's regular annual renewal at which time the agent shall apply for a certificate of registration and shall pay all applicable fees pursuant to § 49-7-2109 .
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 1, eff. 9/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-114 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-114
Progress review board
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning on July 1, 2023, there is created a progress review board. The progress review board consists of: (1) The commissioner of education; (2) The chair of the state board of education; (3) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the senate; and (4) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (b) Appointed members of the progress review board serve a term of two (2) years. If a member no longer meets the qualifications for the member's position on the board, then the member's position on the board is vacated. (c) (1) The board shall set an LEA's minimum goal to increase the LEA's third grade student-performance level rating of "on track" or "mastered" on the English language arts (ELA) portion of the Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) tests by fifteen percent (15%) of the gap to seventy percent (70%) proficient in three (3) years, beginning with the results of the 2022-2023 TCAP tests; provided, that this subdivision (c)(1) does not apply to an LEA with seventy percent (70%) or more of the third grade students in the LEA achieving a performance level of "on track" or "mastered" on the ELA portion of the TCAP tests. The board shall notify each LEA of the goal established pursuant to this subdivision (c)(1). (2) The board shall annually review each accountability report submitted pursuant to § 49-3-112(a) to determine if an LEA is taking the proper steps to achieve the goal established pursuant to subdivision (c)(1). (3) If, at the end of a three-year period as described in subdivision (c)(1), the board verifies that an LEA does not meet a goal established pursuant to subdivision (c)(1), then the board shall determine if further action is necessary based upon whether the LEA is taking the proper steps to achieve the goal as reviewed pursuant to subdivision (c)(2). If the board determines further action is necessary, then the board shall recommend that the commissioner of education require the LEA to complete training in addition to the requirements of § 49-3-110 on how to budget to increase student achievement based upon the goal set pursuant to subdivision (c)(1). If the board makes a recommendation described in this subdivision (c)(3), then the commissioner may require the LEA to complete training in addition to the training required in § 49-3-110 . Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) Beginning on July 1, 2023, there is created a progress review board. The progress review board consists of: (1) The commissioner of education; (2) The chair of the state board of education; (3) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the senate; and (4) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(1) The commissioner of education;
(2) The chair of the state board of education;
(3) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the senate; and
(4) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) Appointed members of the progress review board serve a term of two (2) years. If a member no longer meets the qualifications for the member's position on the board, then the member's position on the board is vacated.
(c) (1) The board shall set an LEA's minimum goal to increase the LEA's third grade student-performance level rating of "on track" or "mastered" on the English language arts (ELA) portion of the Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) tests by fifteen percent (15%) of the gap to seventy percent (70%) proficient in three (3) years, beginning with the results of the 2022-2023 TCAP tests; provided, that this subdivision (c)(1) does not apply to an LEA with seventy percent (70%) or more of the third grade students in the LEA achieving a performance level of "on track" or "mastered" on the ELA portion of the TCAP tests. The board shall notify each LEA of the goal established pursuant to this subdivision (c)(1). (2) The board shall annually review each accountability report submitted pursuant to § 49-3-112(a) to determine if an LEA is taking the proper steps to achieve the goal established pursuant to subdivision (c)(1). (3) If, at the end of a three-year period as described in subdivision (c)(1), the board verifies that an LEA does not meet a goal established pursuant to subdivision (c)(1), then the board shall determine if further action is necessary based upon whether the LEA is taking the proper steps to achieve the goal as reviewed pursuant to subdivision (c)(2). If the board determines further action is necessary, then the board shall recommend that the commissioner of education require the LEA to complete training in addition to the requirements of § 49-3-110 on how to budget to increase student achievement based upon the goal set pursuant to subdivision (c)(1). If the board makes a recommendation described in this subdivision (c)(3), then the commissioner may require the LEA to complete training in addition to the training required in § 49-3-110 .
(1) The board shall set an LEA's minimum goal to increase the LEA's third grade student-performance level rating of "on track" or "mastered" on the English language arts (ELA) portion of the Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) tests by fifteen percent (15%) of the gap to seventy percent (70%) proficient in three (3) years, beginning with the results of the 2022-2023 TCAP tests; provided, that this subdivision (c)(1) does not apply to an LEA with seventy percent (70%) or more of the third grade students in the LEA achieving a performance level of "on track" or "mastered" on the ELA portion of the TCAP tests. The board shall notify each LEA of the goal established pursuant to this subdivision (c)(1).
(2) The board shall annually review each accountability report submitted pursuant to § 49-3-112(a) to determine if an LEA is taking the proper steps to achieve the goal established pursuant to subdivision (c)(1).
(3) If, at the end of a three-year period as described in subdivision (c)(1), the board verifies that an LEA does not meet a goal established pursuant to subdivision (c)(1), then the board shall determine if further action is necessary based upon whether the LEA is taking the proper steps to achieve the goal as reviewed pursuant to subdivision (c)(2). If the board determines further action is necessary, then the board shall recommend that the commissioner of education require the LEA to complete training in addition to the requirements of § 49-3-110 on how to budget to increase student achievement based upon the goal set pursuant to subdivision (c)(1). If the board makes a recommendation described in this subdivision (c)(3), then the commissioner may require the LEA to complete training in addition to the training required in § 49-3-110 .
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1506 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1506
Funding
Status: in_force

The learning loss remediation and student acceleration program must be funded from the temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) program, the LEAP grant fund established by § 49-6-701 , and any other funds appropriated by the general assembly. Added by 2021EX1 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 2/3/2021.
The learning loss remediation and student acceleration program must be funded from the temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) program, the LEAP grant fund established by § 49-6-701 , and any other funds appropriated by the general assembly.
Added by 2021EX1 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 2/3/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3010 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3010
Jurisdiction of school attendance cases
Status: in_force

(a) Each judge of a juvenile court or court of general sessions is vested with the power to hear all cases coming within this part; provided, that in all cities maintaining a separate system of schools, the city recorder or city judge may try such cases coming within the official's jurisdiction. (b) Any party aggrieved may appeal to the circuit or criminal court from the action of the judge of the juvenile court or court of general sessions or city recorder. Acts 1947, ch. 87, § 17; C. Supp. 1950, § 2442.17; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1724.
(a) Each judge of a juvenile court or court of general sessions is vested with the power to hear all cases coming within this part; provided, that in all cities maintaining a separate system of schools, the city recorder or city judge may try such cases coming within the official's jurisdiction.
(b) Any party aggrieved may appeal to the circuit or criminal court from the action of the judge of the juvenile court or court of general sessions or city recorder.
Acts 1947, ch. 87, § 17; C. Supp. 1950, § 2442.17; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1724.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-8005 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-8005
Construction with first amendment establishment clause
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this part shall be construed to affect, interpret or in any way address the establishment clause. (b) The specification of religious liberty or free speech rights in this part shall not be construed to exclude or limit religious liberty or free speech rights otherwise protected by federal, state or local law. Acts 1999, ch. 334, § 1.
(a) Nothing in this part shall be construed to affect, interpret or in any way address the establishment clause.
(b) The specification of religious liberty or free speech rights in this part shall not be construed to exclude or limit religious liberty or free speech rights otherwise protected by federal, state or local law.
Acts 1999, ch. 334, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-8-1509 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 8 / Section 49-8-1509
Authorization of public charter schools prohibited
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding chapter 13 of this title, the innovative school district shall not authorize public charter schools. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1053,s 1, eff. 5/28/2024, app. to the 2024-2025 school year and each school year thereafter.
Notwithstanding chapter 13 of this title, the innovative school district shall not authorize public charter schools.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1053,s 1, eff. 5/28/2024, app. to the 2024-2025 school year and each school year thereafter.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-1103 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-1103
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The department of education shall promulgate, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, rules as are necessary to ensure that this part is implemented in an efficient and effective manner. Acts 1986, ch. 843, § 1.
The department of education shall promulgate, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, rules as are necessary to ensure that this part is implemented in an efficient and effective manner.
Acts 1986, ch. 843, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-801 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-801
Short title
Status: in_force

This part is known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Accommodations for All Children Act." Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 452, s 2, eff. 7/1/2021.
This part is known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Accommodations for All Children Act."
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 452, s 2, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-610 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-610
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 32, eff. 4/11/2019. Acts 2008, ch. 678, § 5.
Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 32, eff. 4/11/2019.
Acts 2008, ch. 678, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-175 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-175
Communication of immunization requirements and exemption information
Status: in_force

Any communication provided to students or parents by a public institution of higher education regarding immunization requirements must include information on the grounds for any exemption from the immunization requirements. The exemption information and immunization requirements must be: (1) Provided in the same font size and style; and (2) Located on the same page of the written or digital communication. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 369,s 2, eff. 7/1/2021.
Any communication provided to students or parents by a public institution of higher education regarding immunization requirements must include information on the grounds for any exemption from the immunization requirements. The exemption information and immunization requirements must be:
(1) Provided in the same font size and style; and
(2) Located on the same page of the written or digital communication.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 369,s 2, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-701 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-701
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 33, eff. 4/11/2019. Acts 1953, ch. 70, § 19 (Williams, § 2417.194); Acts 1955, ch. 136, § 12; 1967, ch. 49, §§ 2, 3; 1974, ch. 654, § 134; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2902; Acts 1986, ch. 729, § 1; 2011, ch. 47, § 35.
Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 33, eff. 4/11/2019.
Acts 1953, ch. 70, § 19 (Williams, § 2417.194); Acts 1955, ch. 136, § 12; 1967, ch. 49, §§ 2, 3; 1974, ch. 654, § 134; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2902; Acts 1986, ch. 729, § 1; 2011, ch. 47, § 35.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-11-601 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 11 / Section 49-11-601
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Vocational Rehabilitation Law of Tennessee." Acts 1947, ch. 93, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 2483.1 (Williams, § 2483.11); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2801.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Vocational Rehabilitation Law of Tennessee."
Acts 1947, ch. 93, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 2483.1 (Williams, § 2483.11); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2801.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4004 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4004
Uniform and fair application of code of conduct
Status: in_force

The principal of each school shall apply the code of conduct uniformly and fairly to each student at the school without partiality or discrimination. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 958,s 7, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1996, ch. 988, § 5; T.C.A., § 49-6-4014.
The principal of each school shall apply the code of conduct uniformly and fairly to each student at the school without partiality or discrimination.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 958,s 7, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1996, ch. 988, § 5; T.C.A., § 49-6-4014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1403 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1403
Tabulation and reporting of results
Status: in_force

(a) The department of health is authorized to accept and tabulate the results of any BMI screenings completed by school systems and to distribute only aggregate results at a grade, school, county or statewide level. (b) The department of health shall provide the governor's office, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives a report of the aggregate results of all BMI screenings performed in the previous calendar year by January 31st of each year. Acts 2005, ch. 194, § 4.
(a) The department of health is authorized to accept and tabulate the results of any BMI screenings completed by school systems and to distribute only aggregate results at a grade, school, county or statewide level.
(b) The department of health shall provide the governor's office, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives a report of the aggregate results of all BMI screenings performed in the previous calendar year by January 31st of each year.
Acts 2005, ch. 194, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-9-211 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 9 / Section 49-9-211
Orientation training program - Requirements
Status: in_force

The Tennessee higher education commission shall coordinate and administer an orientation training program, as well as an ongoing continuing education program, to inform members of the board of trustees of their powers and duties. This training shall include a perspective on higher education that incorporates national experts in higher education governance. This training shall address the roles and responsibilities of governing boards; the legal and ethical responsibilities of trustees; the board's role in upholding academic standards, intellectual diversity, and academic freedom; budget development; presidential searches and evaluation; the role of higher education in K-12 collaboration; and setting strategic goals. Initial training shall be conducted prior to the first called meeting of the board. In subsequent years, all newly appointed members shall attend orientation seminars within their first year of service. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 753,s 5, eff. 4/12/2016.
The Tennessee higher education commission shall coordinate and administer an orientation training program, as well as an ongoing continuing education program, to inform members of the board of trustees of their powers and duties. This training shall include a perspective on higher education that incorporates national experts in higher education governance. This training shall address the roles and responsibilities of governing boards; the legal and ethical responsibilities of trustees; the board's role in upholding academic standards, intellectual diversity, and academic freedom; budget development; presidential searches and evaluation; the role of higher education in K-12 collaboration; and setting strategic goals. Initial training shall be conducted prior to the first called meeting of the board. In subsequent years, all newly appointed members shall attend orientation seminars within their first year of service.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 753,s 5, eff. 4/12/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-8006 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-8006
Employees should not violate first amendment establishment clause
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall be construed to support, encourage or permit a school employee to lead, direct or encourage any religious or antireligious activity in violation of that portion of the first amendment of the United States constitution prohibiting laws respecting an establishment of religion. Acts 1999, ch. 334, § 1.
Nothing in this part shall be construed to support, encourage or permit a school employee to lead, direct or encourage any religious or antireligious activity in violation of that portion of the first amendment of the United States constitution prohibiting laws respecting an establishment of religion.
Acts 1999, ch. 334, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-5613 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-5613
Religious content in curriculum
Status: in_force

Teacher training institutions shall provide candidates with instruction on what is constitutionally permissible when teaching religious content and strategies for dealing with religious content in curriculum that are educationally sound, fair, neutral, and objective. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 660,s 2, eff. 3/29/2016.
Teacher training institutions shall provide candidates with instruction on what is constitutionally permissible when teaching religious content and strategies for dealing with religious content in curriculum that are educationally sound, fair, neutral, and objective.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 660,s 2, eff. 3/29/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-108 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-108
Separate-sex schools
Status: in_force

(a) The local school boards are authorized to provide separate schools for persons of the male sex and persons of the female sex. The determination of the necessity for such separate schools is vested in the exclusive discretion of the school board. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to amend existing laws relative to the issuance of school bonds nor otherwise alter the laws pertaining to school construction. Acts 1957, ch. 98, § 1; 1974, ch. 654, §§ 33, 34; T.C.A., § 49-230.
(a) The local school boards are authorized to provide separate schools for persons of the male sex and persons of the female sex. The determination of the necessity for such separate schools is vested in the exclusive discretion of the school board.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to amend existing laws relative to the issuance of school bonds nor otherwise alter the laws pertaining to school construction.
Acts 1957, ch. 98, § 1; 1974, ch. 654, §§ 33, 34; T.C.A., § 49-230.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-1102 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-1102
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means both the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee and the state board of education, or either of them; (2) "Bonds" means any bonds of the board issued pursuant to this part; (3) "Federal agency" means the United States, the president of the United States, the administrator of general services or such other agency or agencies as may be designated or created to make loans or grants or both pursuant to the recovery act or any further acts; (4) "Institution" means any one of the East Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University, the University of Memphis, the Tennessee Technological University, the University of Tennessee and the University of Tennessee, Martin branch; (5) "Project" means and includes buildings, structures, improvements and equipment of every kind, nature and description that may be required by or convenient for the purpose of an institution, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, administration, dining, exhibition, lecture, recreational and teaching halls, or parts of or additions to them; heat, light, sewer and waterworks plants or systems, or parts of or extensions to them; commons, dining halls, dormitories, auditoriums, libraries, infirmaries, laundries, laboratories, metallurgical plants, museums, swimming pools, water towers, fire prevention and fire fighting systems, gymnasia, stadia, dwellings, greenhouses, farm buildings and stables, or parts of or additions to them; or any one (1) or more than one (1) or all of the projects listed in this subdivision (5), or any combination of the projects listed in this subdivision (5), acquired pursuant to this part; (6) "Recovery act" means all acts or resolutions of the congress of the United States to encourage public works, to provide relief, work relief, or to increase employment by providing for useful projects and providing for the making of loans or grants or both; and (7) "To acquire" includes to purchase, erect, build, construct, reconstruct, repair, replace, extend, better, equip, develop or improve a project. Acts 1943, ch. 135, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 2316.2 (Williams, § 2316.14); impl. am. Acts 1951, ch. 27, § 1; modified; impl. am. Acts 1965, ch. 30, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-3502.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Board" means both the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee and the state board of education, or either of them;
(2) "Bonds" means any bonds of the board issued pursuant to this part;
(3) "Federal agency" means the United States, the president of the United States, the administrator of general services or such other agency or agencies as may be designated or created to make loans or grants or both pursuant to the recovery act or any further acts;
(4) "Institution" means any one of the East Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University, the University of Memphis, the Tennessee Technological University, the University of Tennessee and the University of Tennessee, Martin branch;
(5) "Project" means and includes buildings, structures, improvements and equipment of every kind, nature and description that may be required by or convenient for the purpose of an institution, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, administration, dining, exhibition, lecture, recreational and teaching halls, or parts of or additions to them; heat, light, sewer and waterworks plants or systems, or parts of or extensions to them; commons, dining halls, dormitories, auditoriums, libraries, infirmaries, laundries, laboratories, metallurgical plants, museums, swimming pools, water towers, fire prevention and fire fighting systems, gymnasia, stadia, dwellings, greenhouses, farm buildings and stables, or parts of or additions to them; or any one (1) or more than one (1) or all of the projects listed in this subdivision (5), or any combination of the projects listed in this subdivision (5), acquired pursuant to this part;
(6) "Recovery act" means all acts or resolutions of the congress of the United States to encourage public works, to provide relief, work relief, or to increase employment by providing for useful projects and providing for the making of loans or grants or both; and
(7) "To acquire" includes to purchase, erect, build, construct, reconstruct, repair, replace, extend, better, equip, develop or improve a project.
Acts 1943, ch. 135, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 2316.2 (Williams, § 2316.14); impl. am. Acts 1951, ch. 27, § 1; modified; impl. am. Acts 1965, ch. 30, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-3502.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-313 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-313
School lunch program
Status: in_force

(a) The state matching funds for the school lunch program, as defined in this section, shall be distributed to every participating LEA. (b) Appropriations for the school lunch program shall be used as matching requirements prescribed by Public Law 91-248 ( 42 U.S.C. § 1752 et seq.), for disbursement to LEAs for lunches that meet national nutritional requirements as prescribed by the United States department of agriculture and as approved by the commissioner, served to eligible children in all grades that are approved to participate in the national school lunch program. (c) The amount so disbursed shall not exceed the required matching amount as prescribed by Public Law 91-248. (d) The state matching funds shall be distributed only to a participating LEA that is in compliance with the Tennessee School Nutrition Standards Act, compiled in chapter 6, part 23 of this title. (e) At least ten percent (10%) of the state matching funds distributed to a participating LEA shall be applied to the costs of one (1) or more of the following: (1) Employment of a certified school food service supervisor; (2) Employment of cafeteria managers or assistant managers accredited by the Tennessee School Food Service Association or working toward that accreditation; or (3) Professional training programs for nonaccredited personnel. Acts 1977, ch. 289, § 10; 1979, ch. 156, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-612; Acts 1986, ch. 904, § 6; 1987, ch. 285, § 1.
(a) The state matching funds for the school lunch program, as defined in this section, shall be distributed to every participating LEA.
(b) Appropriations for the school lunch program shall be used as matching requirements prescribed by Public Law 91-248 ( 42 U.S.C. § 1752 et seq.), for disbursement to LEAs for lunches that meet national nutritional requirements as prescribed by the United States department of agriculture and as approved by the commissioner, served to eligible children in all grades that are approved to participate in the national school lunch program.
(c) The amount so disbursed shall not exceed the required matching amount as prescribed by Public Law 91-248.
(d) The state matching funds shall be distributed only to a participating LEA that is in compliance with the Tennessee School Nutrition Standards Act, compiled in chapter 6, part 23 of this title.
(e) At least ten percent (10%) of the state matching funds distributed to a participating LEA shall be applied to the costs of one (1) or more of the following: (1) Employment of a certified school food service supervisor; (2) Employment of cafeteria managers or assistant managers accredited by the Tennessee School Food Service Association or working toward that accreditation; or (3) Professional training programs for nonaccredited personnel.
(1) Employment of a certified school food service supervisor;
(2) Employment of cafeteria managers or assistant managers accredited by the Tennessee School Food Service Association or working toward that accreditation; or
(3) Professional training programs for nonaccredited personnel.
Acts 1977, ch. 289, § 10; 1979, ch. 156, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-612; Acts 1986, ch. 904, § 6; 1987, ch. 285, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-616 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-616
[Repealed] Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725, s 24, eff. 4/18/2018. Acts 2010 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 2, § 15.
Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725, s 24, eff. 4/18/2018.
Acts 2010 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 2, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1207 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-1207
Insurance not waiver of defense
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by statute, the existence of any policy of insurance indemnifying an educational entity against liability for damages is not a waiver of any defense that is available to the employee in defense of any claim. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 407,s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Except as otherwise provided by statute, the existence of any policy of insurance indemnifying an educational entity against liability for damages is not a waiver of any defense that is available to the employee in defense of any claim.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 407,s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-147 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-147
Remedial and developmental courses - Coordination with two-year institutions
Status: in_force

(a) A public institution of higher education may offer remedial or developmental courses, coursework, or other methods such as corequisite remediation to address a student's remedial needs, as determined by the public institution of higher education. (b) A state university and the University of Tennessee system may coordinate efforts with a two-year institution governed by the board of regents for the two-year institution to provide remedial or developmental courses or coursework. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 289, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2010 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 3, § 7.
(a) A public institution of higher education may offer remedial or developmental courses, coursework, or other methods such as corequisite remediation to address a student's remedial needs, as determined by the public institution of higher education.
(b) A state university and the University of Tennessee system may coordinate efforts with a two-year institution governed by the board of regents for the two-year institution to provide remedial or developmental courses or coursework.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 289, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2010 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 3, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-5004 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-5004
Promotion of eye, hearing and dental care awareness
Status: in_force

(a) Upon registration or as early as is otherwise possible and appropriate, public schools, nursery schools, kindergartens, preschools or child care facilities are encouraged to make reasonable efforts to apprise parents of the health benefits of obtaining appropriate eye, hearing and dental care for children. (b) A health care professional is authorized to indicate the need for an eye, hearing or dental examination on any report or form used in reporting the immunization status for a child as required under this part. Health care professionals shall provide a copy of the report or form to the parents or guardians indicating the need to seek appropriate examinations for the child. (c) If the parent or guardian of a child with a need for an eye or hearing examination is unable to afford the examination, an LEA of a county or municipality may use revenues from gifts, grants and state and local appropriations to provide the eye or hearing examinations. (d) LEAs are encouraged to seek free or reduced-cost eye examinations from optometrists or ophthalmologists and free or reduced-cost hearing examinations from physicians or audiologists willing to donate their services for children who are unable to afford the eye or hearing examinations. (e) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, that are necessary to carry out this section. Acts 2001, ch. 212, § 1; 2004, ch. 707, § 1; 2007, ch. 557, § 1; 2008, ch. 632, §§ 1 - 4.
(a) Upon registration or as early as is otherwise possible and appropriate, public schools, nursery schools, kindergartens, preschools or child care facilities are encouraged to make reasonable efforts to apprise parents of the health benefits of obtaining appropriate eye, hearing and dental care for children.
(b) A health care professional is authorized to indicate the need for an eye, hearing or dental examination on any report or form used in reporting the immunization status for a child as required under this part. Health care professionals shall provide a copy of the report or form to the parents or guardians indicating the need to seek appropriate examinations for the child.
(c) If the parent or guardian of a child with a need for an eye or hearing examination is unable to afford the examination, an LEA of a county or municipality may use revenues from gifts, grants and state and local appropriations to provide the eye or hearing examinations.
(d) LEAs are encouraged to seek free or reduced-cost eye examinations from optometrists or ophthalmologists and free or reduced-cost hearing examinations from physicians or audiologists willing to donate their services for children who are unable to afford the eye or hearing examinations.
(e) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, that are necessary to carry out this section.
Acts 2001, ch. 212, § 1; 2004, ch. 707, § 1; 2007, ch. 557, § 1; 2008, ch. 632, §§ 1 - 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1008 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-1008
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 913, s 2, eff. 7/1/2022. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 913, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 913, s 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 913, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1502 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-1502
Purpose of part
Status: in_force

The purpose of this part is to authorize the state's participation in a state authorization reciprocity agreement relative to postsecondary distance education. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 444,s 1, eff. 5/18/2015.
The purpose of this part is to authorize the state's participation in a state authorization reciprocity agreement relative to postsecondary distance education.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 444,s 1, eff. 5/18/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-808 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-808
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725, s 53, eff. 4/18/2018. Acts 1917, ch. 34, § 7; Shan., § 2659a3b7 (p. 6569); Acts 1921, ch. 6, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 21, 42; Shan. Supp., § 2659a9; Code 1932, § 4555; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 30; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 11, § 15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-3025.
Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725, s 53, eff. 4/18/2018.
Acts 1917, ch. 34, § 7; Shan., § 2659a3b7 (p. 6569); Acts 1921, ch. 6, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 21, 42; Shan. Supp., § 2659a9; Code 1932, § 4555; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 30; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 11, § 15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-3025.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1305 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-1305
Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 31,s 4, eff. 3/29/2017. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 219,s 3, eff. 4/20/2015.
Repealed by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 31,s 4, eff. 3/29/2017.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 219,s 3, eff. 4/20/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-208 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 49-4-208
Employee benefits
Status: in_force

The employees of the Tennessee student assistance corporation shall be entitled to the same employee benefits as state employees. The required employees' contributions shall be paid by the participating employees, and the employers' contributions and any other costs shall be paid by the Tennessee student assistance corporation rather than by the funds of the state. Acts 1974, ch. 620, § 25; T.C.A., §§ 49-5025, 49-50-123.
The employees of the Tennessee student assistance corporation shall be entitled to the same employee benefits as state employees. The required employees' contributions shall be paid by the participating employees, and the employers' contributions and any other costs shall be paid by the Tennessee student assistance corporation rather than by the funds of the state.
Acts 1974, ch. 620, § 25; T.C.A., §§ 49-5025, 49-50-123.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1510 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1510
Procurement
Status: in_force

The department shall procure any good or service selected or approved by the department to effectuate this part competitively and in compliance with all state laws and administrative rules regarding the procurement of goods and services by state agencies, including §§ 12-3-101 - 12-3-104. The department shall submit all contracts for the procurement of any good or service selected or approved by the department to effectuate this part to the fiscal review committee of the general assembly for review according to the timelines and requirements established in § 4-56-107(b)(5)(A) . Added by 2021EX1 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 2/3/2021.
The department shall procure any good or service selected or approved by the department to effectuate this part competitively and in compliance with all state laws and administrative rules regarding the procurement of goods and services by state agencies, including §§ 12-3-101 - 12-3-104. The department shall submit all contracts for the procurement of any good or service selected or approved by the department to effectuate this part to the fiscal review committee of the general assembly for review according to the timelines and requirements established in § 4-56-107(b)(5)(A) .
Added by 2021EX1 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 2/3/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-1302 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-1302
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 932, s 1, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1986, ch. 801, § 2.
Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 932, s 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1986, ch. 801, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-310 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-310
Student's gender for purposes of participation in interscholastic activity or event - Policies - Private cause of action
Status: in_force

(a) A student's gender for purposes of participation in a public middle school or high school interscholastic athletic activity or event must be determined by the student's sex at the time of the student's birth, as indicated on the student's original birth certificate. If a birth certificate provided by a student pursuant to this subsection (a) does not appear to be the student's original birth certificate or does not indicate the student's sex upon birth, then the student must provide other evidence indicating the student's sex at the time of birth. The student or the student's parent or guardian must pay any costs associated with providing the evidence required under this subsection (a). (b) (1) The state board of education shall promulgate rules to ensure compliance with this section and to establish a procedure for how a portion of the state education finance funds are withheld pursuant to subsection (e). The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (2) Each local board of education and each governing body of a public charter school shall adopt and enforce a policy to ensure compliance with subsection (a) and the rules promulgated pursuant to subdivision (b)(1) in the public schools governed by the respective entity. (c) If a public school or public charter school violates a policy adopted under subsection (b) by the school's governing board or body, and the violation deprives a student of an athletic opportunity or causes direct or indirect harm to the student, then the student or the student's parent or legal guardian, if the student is a minor, has a private cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law. The student or the student's parent or legal guardian is also entitled to the student's or the student's parent's or legal guardian's reasonable costs and attorney fees. A student or a student's parent or legal guardian has one (1) year from the date of a violation of a policy adopted under subsection (b) to file an action. (d) As used in this section: (1) "High school" means a school in which any combination of grades nine through twelve (9-12) are taught; and (2) "Middle school" means a school in which any combination of grades five through eight (5-8) are taught. (e) This section does not apply to students in any grade kindergarten through four (K-4). (f) The commissioner of education shall withhold a portion of the state education finance funds that an LEA is otherwise eligible to receive if the LEA fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of this section. This subsection (f) does not apply to an LEA that fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of this section in response to a court or other legally binding order that prohibits the LEA from complying. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1005, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 909, s 2, eff. 7/1/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 909, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 40, s 1, eff. 3/26/2021.
(a) A student's gender for purposes of participation in a public middle school or high school interscholastic athletic activity or event must be determined by the student's sex at the time of the student's birth, as indicated on the student's original birth certificate. If a birth certificate provided by a student pursuant to this subsection (a) does not appear to be the student's original birth certificate or does not indicate the student's sex upon birth, then the student must provide other evidence indicating the student's sex at the time of birth. The student or the student's parent or guardian must pay any costs associated with providing the evidence required under this subsection (a).
(b) (1) The state board of education shall promulgate rules to ensure compliance with this section and to establish a procedure for how a portion of the state education finance funds are withheld pursuant to subsection (e). The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (2) Each local board of education and each governing body of a public charter school shall adopt and enforce a policy to ensure compliance with subsection (a) and the rules promulgated pursuant to subdivision (b)(1) in the public schools governed by the respective entity.
(1) The state board of education shall promulgate rules to ensure compliance with this section and to establish a procedure for how a portion of the state education finance funds are withheld pursuant to subsection (e). The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(2) Each local board of education and each governing body of a public charter school shall adopt and enforce a policy to ensure compliance with subsection (a) and the rules promulgated pursuant to subdivision (b)(1) in the public schools governed by the respective entity.
(c) If a public school or public charter school violates a policy adopted under subsection (b) by the school's governing board or body, and the violation deprives a student of an athletic opportunity or causes direct or indirect harm to the student, then the student or the student's parent or legal guardian, if the student is a minor, has a private cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law. The student or the student's parent or legal guardian is also entitled to the student's or the student's parent's or legal guardian's reasonable costs and attorney fees. A student or a student's parent or legal guardian has one (1) year from the date of a violation of a policy adopted under subsection (b) to file an action.
(d) As used in this section: (1) "High school" means a school in which any combination of grades nine through twelve (9-12) are taught; and (2) "Middle school" means a school in which any combination of grades five through eight (5-8) are taught.
(1) "High school" means a school in which any combination of grades nine through twelve (9-12) are taught; and
(2) "Middle school" means a school in which any combination of grades five through eight (5-8) are taught.
(e) This section does not apply to students in any grade kindergarten through four (K-4).
(f) The commissioner of education shall withhold a portion of the state education finance funds that an LEA is otherwise eligible to receive if the LEA fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of this section. This subsection (f) does not apply to an LEA that fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of this section in response to a court or other legally binding order that prohibits the LEA from complying.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1005, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 909, s 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 909, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 40, s 1, eff. 3/26/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-209 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-209
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 18, eff. 4/11/2019. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 767,Secs.s16, s17 eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 767,s 15, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 49-2930, 49-2931; Acts 1994, ch. 768, § 2.
Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 18, eff. 4/11/2019.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 767,Secs.s16, s17 eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 767,s 15, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 49-2930, 49-2931; Acts 1994, ch. 768, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-108 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-108
Compensation of University of Tennessee extension employees holding joint appointments
Status: in_force

The University of Tennessee is authorized to provide employees of the University of Tennessee extension holding a joint appointment with the United States department of agriculture, salary increases and compensation commensurate with that received by other state employees and teachers employed by the University of Tennessee. Acts 1986, ch. 864, § 2; 2004, ch. 517, § 12.
The University of Tennessee is authorized to provide employees of the University of Tennessee extension holding a joint appointment with the United States department of agriculture, salary increases and compensation commensurate with that received by other state employees and teachers employed by the University of Tennessee.
Acts 1986, ch. 864, § 2; 2004, ch. 517, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1701 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-1701
Applicability of part
Status: in_force

This part shall apply to all public higher education institutions located in this state. Acts 2018, ch. 980, § 8.
This part shall apply to all public higher education institutions located in this state.
Acts 2018, ch. 980, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-708 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-708
Effect of leave on teacher's rights
Status: in_force

Any teacher on leave shall retain any accumulated tenure, salary or fringe benefit credits; and the leave shall not be construed to work a forfeiture of any accumulated tenure, salary or fringe benefit credits. Acts 1951, ch. 76, § 8 (Williams, § 2345.8); Acts 1973, ch. 298, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1406.
Any teacher on leave shall retain any accumulated tenure, salary or fringe benefit credits; and the leave shall not be construed to work a forfeiture of any accumulated tenure, salary or fringe benefit credits.
Acts 1951, ch. 76, § 8 (Williams, § 2345.8); Acts 1973, ch. 298, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1406.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3107 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3107
Notice of student assignment
Status: in_force

In assigning students, the board of education may give individual written notice of assignment on each pupil's report card or by written notice by any other feasible means to the parent, or may give notice by publication. Acts 1957, ch. 13, § 7; T.C.A., § 49-1747.
In assigning students, the board of education may give individual written notice of assignment on each pupil's report card or by written notice by any other feasible means to the parent, or may give notice by publication.
Acts 1957, ch. 13, § 7; T.C.A., § 49-1747.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-106 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-106
Adoption of standards or qualifications for teachers and other personnel - Adoption of evaluation procedures and eligibility criteria for children with disabilities - Cooperation
Status: in_force

The state board of education, in consultation with the department of education, is authorized to take necessary action in the area of special education to: (1) Adopt standards or qualifications for teachers and other personnel providing instruction or other educational services to children with disabilities; (2) Adopt the evaluation procedures and eligibility criteria for children with disabilities; and (3) Cooperate with other state agencies, organizations, and institutions that are concerned with the health, education, and welfare of children with disabilities. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 8, eff. 4/11/2019. Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 4; T.C.A., § 49-2919; Acts 1994, ch. 768, § 2.
The state board of education, in consultation with the department of education, is authorized to take necessary action in the area of special education to:
(1) Adopt standards or qualifications for teachers and other personnel providing instruction or other educational services to children with disabilities;
(2) Adopt the evaluation procedures and eligibility criteria for children with disabilities; and
(3) Cooperate with other state agencies, organizations, and institutions that are concerned with the health, education, and welfare of children with disabilities.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 8, eff. 4/11/2019.
Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 4; T.C.A., § 49-2919; Acts 1994, ch. 768, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-9-110 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 9 / Section 49-9-110
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 980, s 13, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1991, ch. 168, § 2.
Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 980, s 13, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1991, ch. 168, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-11-102 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 11 / Section 49-11-102
Occupational educator scholarship
Status: in_force

(a) The department of education shall, subject to available funds, administer an occupational educator scholarship program for prospective educators seeking a Tennessee occupational teaching license. (b) To be eligible for an occupational educator scholarship, a prospective educator, in accordance with the rules promulgated under subsection (d), must: (1) Be a Tennessee resident for one (1) year immediately preceding the date of application for a scholarship; (2) Apply for an occupational educator scholarship; (3) Be admitted to an eligible educator preparation program; (4) Agree to teach occupational career and technical education courses in a Tennessee public school for a specified time; and (5) Agree to repay the scholarship according to a repayment schedule if the prospective educator does not fulfill the requirements of subdivision (b)(4), unless it is impossible for the prospective educator to fulfill the requirements of subdivision (b)(4) because of the prospective educator's death or permanent disability. (c) An occupational educator scholarship is the cost of tuition and mandatory fees at the postsecondary institution attended less all other gift aid, which must be credited first to the eligible prospective educator's tuition and mandatory fees. (d) The department shall recommend, and the state board of education shall promulgate, rules for the administration and management of the occupational educator scholarship program. The rules must establish the maximum aggregate amount of the scholarship and the eligibility requirements for receiving and maintaining a scholarship under this section. The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 181, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 204, s 12, eff. 4/25/2019. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 55, s 8, eff. 4/6/2015. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 21; Shan. Supp., § 1487a; 153; Code 1932, § 2480; modified; Acts 1957, ch. 139, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-2702, 49-2703; Acts 1983, ch. 181, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-27-102, 49-27-103.
(a) The department of education shall, subject to available funds, administer an occupational educator scholarship program for prospective educators seeking a Tennessee occupational teaching license.
(b) To be eligible for an occupational educator scholarship, a prospective educator, in accordance with the rules promulgated under subsection (d), must: (1) Be a Tennessee resident for one (1) year immediately preceding the date of application for a scholarship; (2) Apply for an occupational educator scholarship; (3) Be admitted to an eligible educator preparation program; (4) Agree to teach occupational career and technical education courses in a Tennessee public school for a specified time; and (5) Agree to repay the scholarship according to a repayment schedule if the prospective educator does not fulfill the requirements of subdivision (b)(4), unless it is impossible for the prospective educator to fulfill the requirements of subdivision (b)(4) because of the prospective educator's death or permanent disability.
(1) Be a Tennessee resident for one (1) year immediately preceding the date of application for a scholarship;
(2) Apply for an occupational educator scholarship;
(3) Be admitted to an eligible educator preparation program;
(4) Agree to teach occupational career and technical education courses in a Tennessee public school for a specified time; and
(5) Agree to repay the scholarship according to a repayment schedule if the prospective educator does not fulfill the requirements of subdivision (b)(4), unless it is impossible for the prospective educator to fulfill the requirements of subdivision (b)(4) because of the prospective educator's death or permanent disability.
(c) An occupational educator scholarship is the cost of tuition and mandatory fees at the postsecondary institution attended less all other gift aid, which must be credited first to the eligible prospective educator's tuition and mandatory fees.
(d) The department shall recommend, and the state board of education shall promulgate, rules for the administration and management of the occupational educator scholarship program. The rules must establish the maximum aggregate amount of the scholarship and the eligibility requirements for receiving and maintaining a scholarship under this section. The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 181, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 204, s 12, eff. 4/25/2019.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 55, s 8, eff. 4/6/2015.
Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 21; Shan. Supp., § 1487a; 153; Code 1932, § 2480; modified; Acts 1957, ch. 139, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-2702, 49-2703; Acts 1983, ch. 181, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 49-27-102, 49-27-103.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-808 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-808
Hearings on safety plans - Filing of plan and amendments - Confidentiality
Status: in_force

(a) Each LEA shall make each district-wide and building-level school safety plan available for public comment at least thirty (30) days prior to its adoption; provided, that only a summary of each building-level emergency response plan shall be made available for public comment. The district-wide and building-level plans may be adopted by the LEA only after at least one (1) public hearing that provides for the participation of school personnel, parents, students and any other interested parties. (b) Each LEA shall file a copy of its district-wide comprehensive safety plan and each building-level school safety plan with the commissioner and all amendments to the plan shall be filed with the commissioner no later than thirty (30) days after their adoption. A copy of each building-level safety plan and any amendments to the plan shall be filed with the appropriate local law enforcement agency and with the department of safety within thirty (30) days of its adoption. (c) Building-level emergency response plans and school building floor plans provided pursuant to this section and § 49-6-804 shall be confidential and shall not be subject to any open or public records requirements. (d) If the LEA fails to file the plan as required by subsection (b), the commissioner may withhold state funds, in an amount determined by the commissioner, from the LEA until the LEA is in compliance. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 367, s 9, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 367, s 8, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2007 , ch. 548, § 9.
(a) Each LEA shall make each district-wide and building-level school safety plan available for public comment at least thirty (30) days prior to its adoption; provided, that only a summary of each building-level emergency response plan shall be made available for public comment. The district-wide and building-level plans may be adopted by the LEA only after at least one (1) public hearing that provides for the participation of school personnel, parents, students and any other interested parties.
(b) Each LEA shall file a copy of its district-wide comprehensive safety plan and each building-level school safety plan with the commissioner and all amendments to the plan shall be filed with the commissioner no later than thirty (30) days after their adoption. A copy of each building-level safety plan and any amendments to the plan shall be filed with the appropriate local law enforcement agency and with the department of safety within thirty (30) days of its adoption.
(c) Building-level emergency response plans and school building floor plans provided pursuant to this section and § 49-6-804 shall be confidential and shall not be subject to any open or public records requirements.
(d) If the LEA fails to file the plan as required by subsection (b), the commissioner may withhold state funds, in an amount determined by the commissioner, from the LEA until the LEA is in compliance.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 367, s 9, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 367, s 8, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2007 , ch. 548, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-612 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-612
Charitable school foundation
Status: in_force

(a) A public school or its administrators or supporters are authorized to form, or caused to be formed, a charitable school foundation for the sole purpose of supporting the school by raising and administering funds for the school and its programs. A school foundation shall be broad based in its support of the school and shall not limit its support to a single program or activity. A school foundation shall be a school support organization under this part. (b) To be a school foundation under this section, the foundation shall apply for and receive exemption from federal income taxation under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) ), as an organization described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ). (c) The school foundation shall be open to parents, students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community who are interested in supporting the school and its programs. (d) The bylaws of the school foundation shall require the director of schools and the principal of the school to serve as ex officio members on the foundation's board of directors. (e) An organization in existence on April 16, 2012, that meets the requirements of this section, on or after April 16, 2012, shall be recognized as a school foundation. Acts 2012 , ch. 747, § 1.
(a) A public school or its administrators or supporters are authorized to form, or caused to be formed, a charitable school foundation for the sole purpose of supporting the school by raising and administering funds for the school and its programs. A school foundation shall be broad based in its support of the school and shall not limit its support to a single program or activity. A school foundation shall be a school support organization under this part.
(b) To be a school foundation under this section, the foundation shall apply for and receive exemption from federal income taxation under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) ), as an organization described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ).
(c) The school foundation shall be open to parents, students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community who are interested in supporting the school and its programs.
(d) The bylaws of the school foundation shall require the director of schools and the principal of the school to serve as ex officio members on the foundation's board of directors.
(e) An organization in existence on April 16, 2012, that meets the requirements of this section, on or after April 16, 2012, shall be recognized as a school foundation.
Acts 2012 , ch. 747, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-1003 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 50 / Section 49-50-1003
Allocation of appropriations
Status: in_force

(a) The several appropriations of state funds annually made for the operation and maintenance 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 other special schools operated by the department of education as may hereafter be created shall be administered and expended under budgets approved by the department of education. (b) The schools referenced in subsection (a) may award scholarships for the school's graduates. The graduates must be selected by the respective director of schools under the approval of the commissioner. (c) The department shall obligate and expend appropriations for the capital improvement of the state special schools. (d) The salary schedules for teachers and other professional personnel in the state special schools must be reasonably comparable to those currently in effect in the LEAs where the respective institution is located, but the salaries must be paid solely out of the state appropriations made to the respective institutions. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 40, eff. 4/11/2019. Acts 1977, ch. 289, § 17; T.C.A., § 49-621; Acts 2003, ch. 355, § 30.
(a) The several appropriations of state funds annually made for the operation and maintenance 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 other special schools operated by the department of education as may hereafter be created shall be administered and expended under budgets approved by the department of education.
(b) The schools referenced in subsection (a) may award scholarships for the school's graduates. The graduates must be selected by the respective director of schools under the approval of the commissioner.
(c) The department shall obligate and expend appropriations for the capital improvement of the state special schools.
(d) The salary schedules for teachers and other professional personnel in the state special schools must be reasonably comparable to those currently in effect in the LEAs where the respective institution is located, but the salaries must be paid solely out of the state appropriations made to the respective institutions.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 40, eff. 4/11/2019.
Acts 1977, ch. 289, § 17; T.C.A., § 49-621; Acts 2003, ch. 355, § 30.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1005 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-1005
Coordination of school health programs, grants, and initiatives - Coordination of funding - Performance of health screening services under TennCare contracts
Status: in_force

The department of education and the department of health shall coordinate existing school health programs, grants, and initiatives. To the extent possible in light of existing contracts and waiver requirements, funding, including TennCare funding, must likewise be coordinated. Schools should be encouraged and permitted to perform health screening services under TennCare contracts. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 40, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2000, ch. 554, § 6.
The department of education and the department of health shall coordinate existing school health programs, grants, and initiatives. To the extent possible in light of existing contracts and waiver requirements, funding, including TennCare funding, must likewise be coordinated. Schools should be encouraged and permitted to perform health screening services under TennCare contracts.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 40, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2000, ch. 554, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-8-905 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 8 / Section 49-8-905
Allocation of funding, equipment and property
Status: in_force

The board of regents is authorized to allocate appropriate funding, equipment and property from the Oak Ridge Branch of Roane State Community College to the new institution. Acts 1988, ch. 1020, § 6.
The board of regents is authorized to allocate appropriate funding, equipment and property from the Oak Ridge Branch of Roane State Community College to the new institution.
Acts 1988, ch. 1020, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-8-501 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 8 / Section 49-8-501
Marshall T. Nave Paramedical School
Status: in_force

(a) The Marshall T. Nave Paramedical School located in Elizabethton, under the governance of the state board of education, which includes the school's facilities, funds, assets, properties and liabilities, is transferred to, in order to become a unit of, the East Tennessee State University. (b) The transfer shall place the paramedical school under the control, direction, and supervision of East Tennessee State University and its state university board. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 869,s 26, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1977, ch. 215, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-3260.
(a) The Marshall T. Nave Paramedical School located in Elizabethton, under the governance of the state board of education, which includes the school's facilities, funds, assets, properties and liabilities, is transferred to, in order to become a unit of, the East Tennessee State University.
(b) The transfer shall place the paramedical school under the control, direction, and supervision of East Tennessee State University and its state university board.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 869,s 26, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1977, ch. 215, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-3260.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1507 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1507
Tennessee accelerating literacy and learning corps
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee accelerating literacy and learning corps (TALLC) is established to develop and support a statewide network of high-quality tutors to assist LEAs, public charter schools, community partners, and parents in accelerating student learning and remediating student learning loss. The department shall administer the TALLC by developing: (1) A statewide initiative to recruit high-quality tutors to become certified TALLC members; (2) A program to provide initial training, certification, and ongoing professional development for TALLC members. The initial training and ongoing professional development for TALLC members developed by the department pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2) must include online training options; and (3) Content that may be used by TALLC members when providing tutoring services to students. (b) Subject to available funding, the department may provide TALLC grants to LEAs and public charter schools to increase the number of TALLC members that are available in a community to provide high-quality tutoring services to students. Added by 2021EX1 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 2/3/2021.
(a) The Tennessee accelerating literacy and learning corps (TALLC) is established to develop and support a statewide network of high-quality tutors to assist LEAs, public charter schools, community partners, and parents in accelerating student learning and remediating student learning loss. The department shall administer the TALLC by developing: (1) A statewide initiative to recruit high-quality tutors to become certified TALLC members; (2) A program to provide initial training, certification, and ongoing professional development for TALLC members. The initial training and ongoing professional development for TALLC members developed by the department pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2) must include online training options; and (3) Content that may be used by TALLC members when providing tutoring services to students.
(1) A statewide initiative to recruit high-quality tutors to become certified TALLC members;
(2) A program to provide initial training, certification, and ongoing professional development for TALLC members. The initial training and ongoing professional development for TALLC members developed by the department pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2) must include online training options; and
(3) Content that may be used by TALLC members when providing tutoring services to students.
(b) Subject to available funding, the department may provide TALLC grants to LEAs and public charter schools to increase the number of TALLC members that are available in a community to provide high-quality tutoring services to students.
Added by 2021EX1 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 2/3/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-2108 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-2108
Drivers - Physical and mental examinations
Status: in_force

(a) The local board of education shall require annual physical and mental examinations of school bus drivers and require reports to be made on forms prescribed by the local board of education. (b) It is the duty of the local board of education to revoke the certificate issued to a school bus driver under § 49-6-2107 if the school bus driver is found to be physically, mentally, or morally unfit to operate a school bus, or if the school bus driver has been: (1) Convicted in this state of one (1) or more of the violations outlined in § 49-6-2107(e)(1) ; or (2) Convicted in another jurisdiction of violating a law that prohibits the same conduct as one (1) or more of the violations outlined in § 49-6-2107(e)(1) . Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 122, s 2, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 122, s 1, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 1947, ch. 92, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 2495.8 (Williams, § 2495.9); Acts 1974, ch. 653, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2208.
(a) The local board of education shall require annual physical and mental examinations of school bus drivers and require reports to be made on forms prescribed by the local board of education.
(b) It is the duty of the local board of education to revoke the certificate issued to a school bus driver under § 49-6-2107 if the school bus driver is found to be physically, mentally, or morally unfit to operate a school bus, or if the school bus driver has been: (1) Convicted in this state of one (1) or more of the violations outlined in § 49-6-2107(e)(1) ; or (2) Convicted in another jurisdiction of violating a law that prohibits the same conduct as one (1) or more of the violations outlined in § 49-6-2107(e)(1) .
(1) Convicted in this state of one (1) or more of the violations outlined in § 49-6-2107(e)(1) ; or
(2) Convicted in another jurisdiction of violating a law that prohibits the same conduct as one (1) or more of the violations outlined in § 49-6-2107(e)(1) .
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 122, s 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 122, s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1947, ch. 92, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 2495.8 (Williams, § 2495.9); Acts 1974, ch. 653, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-2208.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-214 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 49-2-214
Authority to open or close school to in-person learning and instruction during state of emergency
Status: in_force

(a) During an emergency as defined in § 58-2-101 , local boards of education may consult with the state and local health departments when determining whether to open or close a school to in-person learning and instruction. (b) Notwithstanding an executive order issued by the governor or an order issued by a local health board or other public health official, a local board of education has the sole authority to open or close a school to in-person learning and instruction during an emergency as defined in § 58-2-101 . A local board of education may delegate the authority to open or close a school to in-person learning and instruction to the director of schools. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), during an emergency as defined in § 58-2-101 , if the governor issues an executive order with statewide applicability that requires schools to be open for in-person learning and instruction, then the executive order supersedes the authority granted in subsection (b). Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 96, s 1, eff. 4/7/2021.
(a) During an emergency as defined in § 58-2-101 , local boards of education may consult with the state and local health departments when determining whether to open or close a school to in-person learning and instruction.
(b) Notwithstanding an executive order issued by the governor or an order issued by a local health board or other public health official, a local board of education has the sole authority to open or close a school to in-person learning and instruction during an emergency as defined in § 58-2-101 . A local board of education may delegate the authority to open or close a school to in-person learning and instruction to the director of schools.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), during an emergency as defined in § 58-2-101 , if the governor issues an executive order with statewide applicability that requires schools to be open for in-person learning and instruction, then the executive order supersedes the authority granted in subsection (b).
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 96, s 1, eff. 4/7/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4101 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4101
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "School Discipline Act." Acts 1979, ch. 131, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 49-901, 49-9-101.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "School Discipline Act."
Acts 1979, ch. 131, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 49-901, 49-9-101.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-150 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 49-7-150
Reverse articulation or reverse transfer agreements between universities and community colleges
Status: in_force

The community colleges of the board of regents system are authorized and encouraged to enter into reverse articulation or reverse transfer agreements with the universities of the board of regents and the University of Tennessee systems and with private institutions of higher education that are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The universities of the board of regents and the University of Tennessee systems are authorized and encouraged to enter into reverse articulation or reverse transfer agreements with the community colleges of the board of regents system. Acts 2012, ch. 662, § 1.
The community colleges of the board of regents system are authorized and encouraged to enter into reverse articulation or reverse transfer agreements with the universities of the board of regents and the University of Tennessee systems and with private institutions of higher education that are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The universities of the board of regents and the University of Tennessee systems are authorized and encouraged to enter into reverse articulation or reverse transfer agreements with the community colleges of the board of regents system.
Acts 2012, ch. 662, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-103 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-103
Entitlement to FAPE - Responsibilities of LEA - Education in least restrictive environment
Status: in_force

(a) Every child with a disability is entitled to a FAPE. (b) Each LEA is responsible for ensuring that every child with a disability receives special education and related services designed to meet the child's unique needs. (c) A child with a disability must be educated in the least restrictive environment. Special classes, separate schooling, or other removals of a child with a disability from the regular educational environment must occur only when, and to the extent that, the student's IEP team determines that the nature or severity of the child's disability is such that education in regular classes with the use of supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily. To the maximum extent appropriate, a child with a disability must be educated alongside the child's typically-developing peers. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 3, eff. 4/11/2019. Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 2; 1975, ch. 147, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-2913; Acts 1994, ch. 768, § 2.
(a) Every child with a disability is entitled to a FAPE.
(b) Each LEA is responsible for ensuring that every child with a disability receives special education and related services designed to meet the child's unique needs.
(c) A child with a disability must be educated in the least restrictive environment. Special classes, separate schooling, or other removals of a child with a disability from the regular educational environment must occur only when, and to the extent that, the student's IEP team determines that the nature or severity of the child's disability is such that education in regular classes with the use of supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily. To the maximum extent appropriate, a child with a disability must be educated alongside the child's typically-developing peers.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 3, eff. 4/11/2019.
Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 2; 1975, ch. 147, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-2913; Acts 1994, ch. 768, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-208 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-208
Reporting inaccuracies, errors, or potentially inflammatory material in textbooks and instructional materials
Status: in_force

No teacher or other educator shall be discouraged or disciplined by any supervisor, including a principal, the director of schools, or the local board of education, for reporting inaccuracies, errors, or potentially inflammatory material in textbooks and instructional materials or content to a supervisor, an elected official, or a parent or guardian of a student. No teacher or other educator shall be asked or required to waive the right to report inaccuracies, errors, or potentially inflammatory material in textbooks and instructional materials or content to a supervisor, an elected official, or a parent or guardian of a student as a condition of employment or continuing employment. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 165,s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
No teacher or other educator shall be discouraged or disciplined by any supervisor, including a principal, the director of schools, or the local board of education, for reporting inaccuracies, errors, or potentially inflammatory material in textbooks and instructional materials or content to a supervisor, an elected official, or a parent or guardian of a student. No teacher or other educator shall be asked or required to waive the right to report inaccuracies, errors, or potentially inflammatory material in textbooks and instructional materials or content to a supervisor, an elected official, or a parent or guardian of a student as a condition of employment or continuing employment.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 165,s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-1109 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-1109
Proceeds of grants and loans
Status: in_force

(a) No moneys derived from the sale of bonds or otherwise borrowed under this part, or received as a grant, shall be required to be paid into the state treasury, but shall be deposited by the treasurer or other fiscal officer of the board in a separate bank account or accounts in such bank or banks or trust company or trust companies as may be designated by the board. (b) The separate bank account or accounts shall be designated with the name of the institution where the project is acquired. (c) All deposits of such moneys shall, if acquired by the board, be secured by obligations of the United States, of a market value equal at all times to the amount of the deposit; and all banks and trust companies are authorized to give such security. (d) The money shall be disbursed as directed by the board and in accordance with the terms of any agreements with the holder or holders of any bonds. (e) This action shall not be construed as limiting the power of the board to agree in connection with the issuance of any of its bonds, or the receipt of any grant, as to the custody and disposition of the moneys received from the sale of the bonds or as the payment of any such grant or the income and revenue of the institution pledged and assigned to or in trust for the benefit of the holder or holders of the bonds. Acts 1943, ch. 135, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 2316.7 (Williams, § 2316.19); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-3509.
(a) No moneys derived from the sale of bonds or otherwise borrowed under this part, or received as a grant, shall be required to be paid into the state treasury, but shall be deposited by the treasurer or other fiscal officer of the board in a separate bank account or accounts in such bank or banks or trust company or trust companies as may be designated by the board.
(b) The separate bank account or accounts shall be designated with the name of the institution where the project is acquired.
(c) All deposits of such moneys shall, if acquired by the board, be secured by obligations of the United States, of a market value equal at all times to the amount of the deposit; and all banks and trust companies are authorized to give such security.
(d) The money shall be disbursed as directed by the board and in accordance with the terms of any agreements with the holder or holders of any bonds.
(e) This action shall not be construed as limiting the power of the board to agree in connection with the issuance of any of its bonds, or the receipt of any grant, as to the custody and disposition of the moneys received from the sale of the bonds or as the payment of any such grant or the income and revenue of the institution pledged and assigned to or in trust for the benefit of the holder or holders of the bonds.
Acts 1943, ch. 135, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 2316.7 (Williams, § 2316.19); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-3509.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-2907 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-2907
Voluntary participation of personnel in religious activities on school grounds
Status: in_force

(a) LEAs and school administrators may not prohibit personnel from participating in religious activities on school grounds that are initiated by students at reasonable times before or after the instructional day so long as such activities are voluntary for all parties and do not conflict with the responsibilities or assignments of such personnel. (b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit LEAs and school administrators from allowing personnel to participate in other constitutionally permissible religious activities on school grounds. Acts 2012, ch. 690, § 1.
(a) LEAs and school administrators may not prohibit personnel from participating in religious activities on school grounds that are initiated by students at reasonable times before or after the instructional day so long as such activities are voluntary for all parties and do not conflict with the responsibilities or assignments of such personnel.
(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit LEAs and school administrators from allowing personnel to participate in other constitutionally permissible religious activities on school grounds.
Acts 2012, ch. 690, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-10-501 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 49-10-501
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 21, eff. 4/11/2019. Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 7; T.C.A., § 49-2946.
Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 107,s 21, eff. 4/11/2019.
Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 7; T.C.A., § 49-2946.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-926 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 49-4-926
Dependent child of military parent
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, a student who is a Tennessee citizen and a dependent child of a military parent shall be eligible for a Tennessee HOPE scholarship as an entering freshman, if the student meets all eligibility requirements for the scholarship, except that, while the parent is a military parent, the student does not reside in Tennessee immediately preceding the date of application for financial assistance; and the student did not graduate from an eligible high school, as defined in § 49-4-902 , graduate from a Tennessee high school that is not an eligible high school, complete high school in a Tennessee home school program or obtain a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education from a state-approved institution or organization. If the student graduated from a high school outside of this state, then the high school shall be considered an eligible high school for purposes of determining the student's eligibility for a scholarship, if the school was operated by the government of the United States, accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association for the state in which the school is located, or accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the foreign nation in which the school is located. If the student graduated from a high school outside of this state that does not meet the requirements of this section to be considered an eligible high school, completed high school in a home school program or obtained a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education, then the student shall meet the eligibility requirements for Tennessee HOPE scholarships for students graduating from Tennessee high schools that are not eligible high schools. (b) As used in this section: (1) "Dependent child" means a natural or adopted child or stepchild whom a military parent claims as a dependent for federal income tax purposes; provided, however, that the child is under twenty-one (21) years of age and resides in another state or nation only while the military parent is engaged in active military service, on full-time national guard duty or actively employed by the department of defense; (2) "Military parent" means a parent of a dependent child who is: (A) A member of the armed forces engaged in active military service of the United States and stationed on active duty outside of this state; (B) A member of the Tennessee national guard engaged in active military service of the United States and stationed on active duty outside of this state; or (C) A full-time civilian employee of the department of defense working outside of this state; and (3) "Tennessee national guard" means any federally recognized unit of the Tennessee army and air national guard. (c) This section shall only apply to: (1) (A) A dependent child of a member of the armed forces or Tennessee national guard whose parent's home of record, at the time of entry into military service, was determined to be Tennessee; or (B) A dependent child of a member of the armed forces or Tennessee national guard who qualifies to be classified as an in-state student under regulations promulgated by the board of regents pursuant to § 49-8-104 , at the time of application to the eligible postsecondary institution; and (2) Dependent children of full-time civilian employees of the United States department of defense, who are legal residents of this state. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 21, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 495, s 7, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 491, s 1, eff. 5/20/2015. Acts 2004, ch. 840, § 18; 2005, ch. 481, §§ 18 - 20.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, a student who is a Tennessee citizen and a dependent child of a military parent shall be eligible for a Tennessee HOPE scholarship as an entering freshman, if the student meets all eligibility requirements for the scholarship, except that, while the parent is a military parent, the student does not reside in Tennessee immediately preceding the date of application for financial assistance; and the student did not graduate from an eligible high school, as defined in § 49-4-902 , graduate from a Tennessee high school that is not an eligible high school, complete high school in a Tennessee home school program or obtain a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education from a state-approved institution or organization. If the student graduated from a high school outside of this state, then the high school shall be considered an eligible high school for purposes of determining the student's eligibility for a scholarship, if the school was operated by the government of the United States, accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association for the state in which the school is located, or accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the foreign nation in which the school is located. If the student graduated from a high school outside of this state that does not meet the requirements of this section to be considered an eligible high school, completed high school in a home school program or obtained a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education, then the student shall meet the eligibility requirements for Tennessee HOPE scholarships for students graduating from Tennessee high schools that are not eligible high schools.
(b) As used in this section: (1) "Dependent child" means a natural or adopted child or stepchild whom a military parent claims as a dependent for federal income tax purposes; provided, however, that the child is under twenty-one (21) years of age and resides in another state or nation only while the military parent is engaged in active military service, on full-time national guard duty or actively employed by the department of defense; (2) "Military parent" means a parent of a dependent child who is: (A) A member of the armed forces engaged in active military service of the United States and stationed on active duty outside of this state; (B) A member of the Tennessee national guard engaged in active military service of the United States and stationed on active duty outside of this state; or (C) A full-time civilian employee of the department of defense working outside of this state; and (3) "Tennessee national guard" means any federally recognized unit of the Tennessee army and air national guard.
(1) "Dependent child" means a natural or adopted child or stepchild whom a military parent claims as a dependent for federal income tax purposes; provided, however, that the child is under twenty-one (21) years of age and resides in another state or nation only while the military parent is engaged in active military service, on full-time national guard duty or actively employed by the department of defense;
(2) "Military parent" means a parent of a dependent child who is: (A) A member of the armed forces engaged in active military service of the United States and stationed on active duty outside of this state; (B) A member of the Tennessee national guard engaged in active military service of the United States and stationed on active duty outside of this state; or (C) A full-time civilian employee of the department of defense working outside of this state; and
(A) A member of the armed forces engaged in active military service of the United States and stationed on active duty outside of this state;
(B) A member of the Tennessee national guard engaged in active military service of the United States and stationed on active duty outside of this state; or
(C) A full-time civilian employee of the department of defense working outside of this state; and
(3) "Tennessee national guard" means any federally recognized unit of the Tennessee army and air national guard.
(c) This section shall only apply to: (1) (A) A dependent child of a member of the armed forces or Tennessee national guard whose parent's home of record, at the time of entry into military service, was determined to be Tennessee; or (B) A dependent child of a member of the armed forces or Tennessee national guard who qualifies to be classified as an in-state student under regulations promulgated by the board of regents pursuant to § 49-8-104 , at the time of application to the eligible postsecondary institution; and (2) Dependent children of full-time civilian employees of the United States department of defense, who are legal residents of this state.
(1) (A) A dependent child of a member of the armed forces or Tennessee national guard whose parent's home of record, at the time of entry into military service, was determined to be Tennessee; or (B) A dependent child of a member of the armed forces or Tennessee national guard who qualifies to be classified as an in-state student under regulations promulgated by the board of regents pursuant to § 49-8-104 , at the time of application to the eligible postsecondary institution; and
(A) A dependent child of a member of the armed forces or Tennessee national guard whose parent's home of record, at the time of entry into military service, was determined to be Tennessee; or
(B) A dependent child of a member of the armed forces or Tennessee national guard who qualifies to be classified as an in-state student under regulations promulgated by the board of regents pursuant to § 49-8-104 , at the time of application to the eligible postsecondary institution; and
(2) Dependent children of full-time civilian employees of the United States department of defense, who are legal residents of this state.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 21, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 495, s 7, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 491, s 1, eff. 5/20/2015.
Acts 2004, ch. 840, § 18; 2005, ch. 481, §§ 18 - 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-366 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-366
Counting of high school student who completes early high school graduation program as enrolled in LEA
Status: in_force

(a) A high school student who completes an early high school graduation program pursuant to § 49-6-8103 must be counted as enrolled in the LEA from which the student graduated for the remainder of the school year in which the student graduated early for purposes of calculating the LEA's ADM or FTEADM for the respective school year. (b) This section is repealed on July 1, 2023.
(a) A high school student who completes an early high school graduation program pursuant to § 49-6-8103 must be counted as enrolled in the LEA from which the student graduated for the remainder of the school year in which the student graduated early for purposes of calculating the LEA's ADM or FTEADM for the respective school year.
(b) This section is repealed on July 1, 2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-1002 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-1002
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) An educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of democratic principles. Essential to these goals is the protection of freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal educational opportunity for all. An educator accepts the responsibility to adhere to the highest ethical standards; and (2) An educator recognizes the magnitude of the responsibility inherent in the teaching process. The desire for the respect and confidence of one's colleagues, of students, of parents and of the members of the community provides the incentive to attain and maintain the highest possible degree of ethical conduct. Acts 2010, ch. 916, § 1.
The general assembly finds and declares that:
(1) An educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of democratic principles. Essential to these goals is the protection of freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal educational opportunity for all. An educator accepts the responsibility to adhere to the highest ethical standards; and
(2) An educator recognizes the magnitude of the responsibility inherent in the teaching process. The desire for the respect and confidence of one's colleagues, of students, of parents and of the members of the community provides the incentive to attain and maintain the highest possible degree of ethical conduct.
Acts 2010, ch. 916, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1001 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-1001
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Connie Hall Givens Coordinated School Health Improvement Act." Acts 2000, ch. 554, § 2; 2010, ch. 764, § 1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Connie Hall Givens Coordinated School Health Improvement Act."
Acts 2000, ch. 554, § 2; 2010, ch. 764, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3023 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3023
Rules to ensure incarcerated students provided educational services
Status: in_force

(a) The department of education shall develop rules to be adopted by the state board of education to ensure students incarcerated in detention centers licensed by the department of children's services under § 37-5-502 are provided educational services by an LEA serving the county in which the detention center is located. (b) The rules developed under this section shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, and shall include, at a minimum, procedures for: (1) The funding in an amount equal to the per pupil state and local funds received by the LEA in which the student was enrolled at the time of incarceration on a prorated daily basis for the length of the student's incarceration to be used for the student's education; (2) The prompt transfer of the incarcerated student's educational records, including transcripts, from the LEA in which the student was enrolled at the time of incarceration to the LEA in which the detention center is located; and (3) Providing instruction to students incarcerated in detention centers for a minimum of four (4) hours each instructional day. (c) The department of education shall monitor the educational services provided to students incarcerated in detention centers. (d) The department of children's services shall ensure that detention centers licensed under § 37-5-502 comply with any rules adopted by the state board of education pursuant to this section. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 191, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 152, s 1, eff. 4/17/2017.
(a) The department of education shall develop rules to be adopted by the state board of education to ensure students incarcerated in detention centers licensed by the department of children's services under § 37-5-502 are provided educational services by an LEA serving the county in which the detention center is located.
(b) The rules developed under this section shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, and shall include, at a minimum, procedures for: (1) The funding in an amount equal to the per pupil state and local funds received by the LEA in which the student was enrolled at the time of incarceration on a prorated daily basis for the length of the student's incarceration to be used for the student's education; (2) The prompt transfer of the incarcerated student's educational records, including transcripts, from the LEA in which the student was enrolled at the time of incarceration to the LEA in which the detention center is located; and (3) Providing instruction to students incarcerated in detention centers for a minimum of four (4) hours each instructional day.
(1) The funding in an amount equal to the per pupil state and local funds received by the LEA in which the student was enrolled at the time of incarceration on a prorated daily basis for the length of the student's incarceration to be used for the student's education;
(2) The prompt transfer of the incarcerated student's educational records, including transcripts, from the LEA in which the student was enrolled at the time of incarceration to the LEA in which the detention center is located; and
(3) Providing instruction to students incarcerated in detention centers for a minimum of four (4) hours each instructional day.
(c) The department of education shall monitor the educational services provided to students incarcerated in detention centers.
(d) The department of children's services shall ensure that detention centers licensed under § 37-5-502 comply with any rules adopted by the state board of education pursuant to this section.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 191, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 152, s 1, eff. 4/17/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4005 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-4005
Adoption of different but consistent discipline policies or codes of conduct applicable to different classes of schools
Status: in_force

Each local board of education or charter school governing body may choose to adopt different but consistent discipline policies or codes of conduct to apply to different classes of schools, such as elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools, under its jurisdiction. The policies and codes of conduct must be uniform to the extent of maximum consideration for the safety and well-being of students and employees. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 958,s 8, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1996, ch. 988, § 6; T.C.A., § 49-6-4015.
Each local board of education or charter school governing body may choose to adopt different but consistent discipline policies or codes of conduct to apply to different classes of schools, such as elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools, under its jurisdiction. The policies and codes of conduct must be uniform to the extent of maximum consideration for the safety and well-being of students and employees.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 958,s 8, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1996, ch. 988, § 6; T.C.A., § 49-6-4015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-16-202 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 16 / Section 49-16-202
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this part is to provide an LEA with an alternative choice to offer additional educational resources in an effort to improve academic achievement. Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
The purpose of this part is to provide an LEA with an alternative choice to offer additional educational resources in an effort to improve academic achievement.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-5618 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-5-5618
Teacher training faculty involvement in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve
Status: in_force

(a) All full-time educator preparation program faculty members, including academic deans or executive leaders of such educator preparation programs, who are involved in the preparation of teachers, shall further their professional development through direct personal involvement in the public school or local education agency setting of pre-kindergarten through grade twelve (pre-K-12) on an annual basis. (b) The faculty involvement must include: (1) Professional learning targeted to or led by pre-k through grade twelve (pre-K-12) educators; (2) Professional learning focused on local education agency specific educational initiatives; (3) Direct instruction to pre-k through grade twelve (pre-K-12) students; (4) Curriculum development; (5) District level strategic partnerships; or (6) Direct observation of pre-k through grade twelve (pre-K-12) classrooms. (c) In accordance with state board of education policy, all preparation providers shall establish state-recognized partnerships with each local education agency where enrolled candidates will complete any aspect of clinical practice. (d) Primary partnership agreements must detail how the college of education faculty detailed in subsection (a) shall engage with at least one (1) local education agency and describe faculty involvement activities listed in subsection (b). (e) After implementation, the state board of education shall meet at least annually for structured meetings to coordinate policy on educator preparation, including, but not limited to, collaboration between colleges of education, colleges of education faculty, and local education agencies. The Tennessee higher education commission, the state's educator preparation programs, and the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association shall be invited to participate. (f) The state board of education may review educator preparation programs for noncompliance with this section. (g) This section shall not apply to a solely online college or university. Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 7, § 74; 2017, ch. 402, § 2; 2018, ch. 1036, § 4; T.C.A., § 49-5-5631.
(a) All full-time educator preparation program faculty members, including academic deans or executive leaders of such educator preparation programs, who are involved in the preparation of teachers, shall further their professional development through direct personal involvement in the public school or local education agency setting of pre-kindergarten through grade twelve (pre-K-12) on an annual basis.
(b) The faculty involvement must include: (1) Professional learning targeted to or led by pre-k through grade twelve (pre-K-12) educators; (2) Professional learning focused on local education agency specific educational initiatives; (3) Direct instruction to pre-k through grade twelve (pre-K-12) students; (4) Curriculum development; (5) District level strategic partnerships; or (6) Direct observation of pre-k through grade twelve (pre-K-12) classrooms.
(1) Professional learning targeted to or led by pre-k through grade twelve (pre-K-12) educators;
(2) Professional learning focused on local education agency specific educational initiatives;
(3) Direct instruction to pre-k through grade twelve (pre-K-12) students;
(4) Curriculum development;
(5) District level strategic partnerships; or
(6) Direct observation of pre-k through grade twelve (pre-K-12) classrooms.
(c) In accordance with state board of education policy, all preparation providers shall establish state-recognized partnerships with each local education agency where enrolled candidates will complete any aspect of clinical practice.
(d) Primary partnership agreements must detail how the college of education faculty detailed in subsection (a) shall engage with at least one (1) local education agency and describe faculty involvement activities listed in subsection (b).
(e) After implementation, the state board of education shall meet at least annually for structured meetings to coordinate policy on educator preparation, including, but not limited to, collaboration between colleges of education, colleges of education faculty, and local education agencies. The Tennessee higher education commission, the state's educator preparation programs, and the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association shall be invited to participate.
(f) The state board of education may review educator preparation programs for noncompliance with this section.
(g) This section shall not apply to a solely online college or university.
Acts 1984 (1st E.S.), ch. 7, § 74; 2017, ch. 402, § 2; 2018, ch. 1036, § 4; T.C.A., § 49-5-5631.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3603 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-3603
Acknowledgment form - Informational meeting or video on website
Status: in_force

(a) A student participating in, or seeking to participate in, an athletic activity, and the student's parent or guardian must sign and return to the student's public school an acknowledgement of their receipt and review of a sudden cardiac arrest symptoms and warning signs information sheet developed by the department of education that includes information about electrocardiogram (EKG) testing. The acknowledgement form required under this subsection (a) must be signed and returned each year that a student participates in, or seeks to participate in, an athletic activity. (b) Each LEA and public charter school shall hold an informational meeting before the start of each school athletic season or publish a video on the LEA's or public charter school's website for students, parents, coaches, and school officials to learn about the symptoms and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest; heat illness; concussions and other head injuries; and other health, safety, and wellness issues related to sports participation, and to receive information about electrocardiogram (EKG) testing and each of the safety plans and policies implemented in the LEA pursuant to § 49-6-3601(b)(2) . Physicians, pediatric cardiologists, and athletic trainers may participate in the informational meeting. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 578, s 1, eff. 5/27/2021.
(a) A student participating in, or seeking to participate in, an athletic activity, and the student's parent or guardian must sign and return to the student's public school an acknowledgement of their receipt and review of a sudden cardiac arrest symptoms and warning signs information sheet developed by the department of education that includes information about electrocardiogram (EKG) testing. The acknowledgement form required under this subsection (a) must be signed and returned each year that a student participates in, or seeks to participate in, an athletic activity.
(b) Each LEA and public charter school shall hold an informational meeting before the start of each school athletic season or publish a video on the LEA's or public charter school's website for students, parents, coaches, and school officials to learn about the symptoms and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest; heat illness; concussions and other head injuries; and other health, safety, and wellness issues related to sports participation, and to receive information about electrocardiogram (EKG) testing and each of the safety plans and policies implemented in the LEA pursuant to § 49-6-3601(b)(2) . Physicians, pediatric cardiologists, and athletic trainers may participate in the informational meeting.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 578, s 1, eff. 5/27/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-403 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-1-403
Training of law enforcement officers
Status: in_force

(a) The department of safety shall adopt standards and qualifications, in accordance with the requirements of the DARE America program, of law enforcement officers who apply for training as instructors in the DARE program. (b) The department shall also provide for the training of law officers as DARE instructors. The department may contract with agencies of other states for the training of law enforcement officers as DARE instructors. Acts 1989, ch. 322, § 4.
(a) The department of safety shall adopt standards and qualifications, in accordance with the requirements of the DARE America program, of law enforcement officers who apply for training as instructors in the DARE program.
(b) The department shall also provide for the training of law officers as DARE instructors. The department may contract with agencies of other states for the training of law enforcement officers as DARE instructors.
Acts 1989, ch. 322, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-304 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-304
Toll-free number for reports of child abuse - Posting in area visible to all students - Other signage requirements
Status: in_force

(a) Every elementary and secondary school shall post in a clearly visible location in a public area of the school that is readily accessible to students a sign that contains the toll-free telephone number operated by the department of children's services to receive reports of child abuse or neglect. (b) The sign shall be written using a format and language that is clear, simple, and understandable to students. The sign shall additionally also instruct students to call 911 for emergencies and provide directions for accessing the department of children's services website for more information on reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation. (c) Schools shall post the sign at each school campus in at least one (1) high-traffic, highly and clearly visible public area that is readily accessible to and widely used by students. The sign shall be on paper of eight and one-half inches (81/2") by eleven inches (11") or larger in large print and placed at eye level to the student for easy viewing. Additionally, the current toll-free department of children's services abuse telephone number shall be in bold print. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 802, s 1, eff. 4/14/2016.
(a) Every elementary and secondary school shall post in a clearly visible location in a public area of the school that is readily accessible to students a sign that contains the toll-free telephone number operated by the department of children's services to receive reports of child abuse or neglect.
(b) The sign shall be written using a format and language that is clear, simple, and understandable to students. The sign shall additionally also instruct students to call 911 for emergencies and provide directions for accessing the department of children's services website for more information on reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
(c) Schools shall post the sign at each school campus in at least one (1) high-traffic, highly and clearly visible public area that is readily accessible to and widely used by students. The sign shall be on paper of eight and one-half inches (81/2") by eleven inches (11") or larger in large print and placed at eye level to the student for easy viewing. Additionally, the current toll-free department of children's services abuse telephone number shall be in bold print.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 802, s 1, eff. 4/14/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-922 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 49-4-922
Financial assistance reduction
Status: in_force

If the sum of all financial aid, including a Tennessee HOPE scholarship, a Tennessee HOPE access grant, a general assembly merit scholarship, an ASPIRE award, under § 49-4-915 or a Wilder-Naifeh technical skills grant, for which a student qualifies exceeds the institutionally defined total cost of education at the eligible postsecondary institution the scholarship or grant recipient is attending, then the student's financial assistance provided shall be reduced so that the financial aid actually received by the student does not exceed the institutionally defined total cost of education. Acts 2003 , ch. 298, § 1; 2004, ch. 840, § 17; 2005, ch. 481, § 29.
If the sum of all financial aid, including a Tennessee HOPE scholarship, a Tennessee HOPE access grant, a general assembly merit scholarship, an ASPIRE award, under § 49-4-915 or a Wilder-Naifeh technical skills grant, for which a student qualifies exceeds the institutionally defined total cost of education at the eligible postsecondary institution the scholarship or grant recipient is attending, then the student's financial assistance provided shall be reduced so that the financial aid actually received by the student does not exceed the institutionally defined total cost of education.
Acts 2003 , ch. 298, § 1; 2004, ch. 840, § 17; 2005, ch. 481, § 29.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-11-406 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 11 / Section 49-11-406
Grants of funds or property by local agencies
Status: in_force

(a) The board of regents is authorized to: (1) Accept grants of funds from any county or municipality or from any public or private entity, to be used for the purposes authorized in this part; and (2) Accept, purchase or lease from any local school system, or from any public or private entity, any school plant facilities or other property, including the land upon which the facilities or other property are located, that the board of regents may deem necessary in carrying out this part. (b) Any local school system, upon a majority vote of its governing body, is authorized to donate, sell or lease to the board of regents, land or facilities, or both, or other property to be used for a state college of applied technology; provided, that the board of regents shall be vested with full, complete and clear title to the property that may be sold or donated to the board of regents. (c) Any county or municipality, upon a majority vote of its governing body, is authorized to make an outright grant of funds to the board of regents for the purposes authorized in this part. Acts 1963, ch. 229, § 6; 1974, ch. 654, § 133; 1983, ch. 181, § 7; T.C.A., § 49-2614; Acts 1994, ch. 685, § 3.
(a) The board of regents is authorized to: (1) Accept grants of funds from any county or municipality or from any public or private entity, to be used for the purposes authorized in this part; and (2) Accept, purchase or lease from any local school system, or from any public or private entity, any school plant facilities or other property, including the land upon which the facilities or other property are located, that the board of regents may deem necessary in carrying out this part.
(1) Accept grants of funds from any county or municipality or from any public or private entity, to be used for the purposes authorized in this part; and
(2) Accept, purchase or lease from any local school system, or from any public or private entity, any school plant facilities or other property, including the land upon which the facilities or other property are located, that the board of regents may deem necessary in carrying out this part.
(b) Any local school system, upon a majority vote of its governing body, is authorized to donate, sell or lease to the board of regents, land or facilities, or both, or other property to be used for a state college of applied technology; provided, that the board of regents shall be vested with full, complete and clear title to the property that may be sold or donated to the board of regents.
(c) Any county or municipality, upon a majority vote of its governing body, is authorized to make an outright grant of funds to the board of regents for the purposes authorized in this part.
Acts 1963, ch. 229, § 6; 1974, ch. 654, § 133; 1983, ch. 181, § 7; T.C.A., § 49-2614; Acts 1994, ch. 685, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1302 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-1302
Curriculum for family life education - Curriculum on sex education or human sexuality in accordance with curriculum guidelines for family life education
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, each LEA shall locally devise, adopt, and implement a program of family life education in conformance with the curriculum guidelines established for such programs by this part. (2) Each LEA shall locally develop and adopt a family life curriculum in compliance with the requirements of this part. (b) Family life standards adopted by the state board of education must be in conformance with the curriculum guidelines established for such programs by this part. (c) (1) Prior to adopting a family life curriculum, each LEA shall conduct at least one (1) public hearing, at which time the program must be explained to members of the public, and the public must have the opportunity to speak and express their opinions and concerns. The LEA shall schedule a public hearing not less than once each September. (2) Each LEA shall undertake appropriate measures, whether in a public hearing or in parent conferences, to ensure and maintain the highest level of community and parental support for family life. (d) A curriculum on sex education or human sexuality that is developed, adopted, or implemented by an LEA as a part of a human growth and development program or curriculum must be in conformance with the curriculum guidelines established for family life programs by this part. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1085, Secs.s3, s4, s5 eff. 5/27/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 290, Secs.s1, s2, s3 eff. 4/30/2021. Acts 2012 , ch. 973, § 2.
(a) (1) Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, each LEA shall locally devise, adopt, and implement a program of family life education in conformance with the curriculum guidelines established for such programs by this part. (2) Each LEA shall locally develop and adopt a family life curriculum in compliance with the requirements of this part.
(1) Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, each LEA shall locally devise, adopt, and implement a program of family life education in conformance with the curriculum guidelines established for such programs by this part.
(2) Each LEA shall locally develop and adopt a family life curriculum in compliance with the requirements of this part.
(b) Family life standards adopted by the state board of education must be in conformance with the curriculum guidelines established for such programs by this part.
(c) (1) Prior to adopting a family life curriculum, each LEA shall conduct at least one (1) public hearing, at which time the program must be explained to members of the public, and the public must have the opportunity to speak and express their opinions and concerns. The LEA shall schedule a public hearing not less than once each September. (2) Each LEA shall undertake appropriate measures, whether in a public hearing or in parent conferences, to ensure and maintain the highest level of community and parental support for family life.
(1) Prior to adopting a family life curriculum, each LEA shall conduct at least one (1) public hearing, at which time the program must be explained to members of the public, and the public must have the opportunity to speak and express their opinions and concerns. The LEA shall schedule a public hearing not less than once each September.
(2) Each LEA shall undertake appropriate measures, whether in a public hearing or in parent conferences, to ensure and maintain the highest level of community and parental support for family life.
(d) A curriculum on sex education or human sexuality that is developed, adopted, or implemented by an LEA as a part of a human growth and development program or curriculum must be in conformance with the curriculum guidelines established for family life programs by this part.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1085, Secs.s3, s4, s5 eff. 5/27/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 290, Secs.s1, s2, s3 eff. 4/30/2021.
Acts 2012 , ch. 973, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-420 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-420
Industry 4.0 diploma distinction
Status: in_force

(a) The state board of education shall develop an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in a high-need, high-skill industry after graduation. (b) A high school student interested in receiving an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction must: (1) Before the end of the student's sophomore year: (A) Notify the student's counselor or school principal of the student's intent to pursue an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction; (B) Provide the student's counselor or school principal with documentation signed by the student's parent or legal guardian indicating that the student's parent or legal guardian is aware of the requirements for the parent's or legal guardian's student to obtain an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction and consenting to the student's participation; (C) Register with a regional American Job Center or other career counseling or community partner approved by the student's school; and (D) Enroll in work-based learning or dual enrollment courses for the student's junior year; (2) Beginning in the student's junior year, meet, no less than once per month, with a career coach who meets the requirements of subsection (c) and who has been approved to provide career coaching services by the student's school; (3) Before the end of the student's junior year, enroll in work-based learning or dual enrollment courses for the student's senior year; and (4) Successfully complete all coursework required for graduation. (c) A career coach must: (1) Be an American Job Center career coach, a career coach from a career counseling or community partner approved by the United States department of labor's regional office for the state of Tennessee, or a certified school counselor or an educator who holds a work-based learning credential; and (2) Meet, no less than once per month, with students assigned to the career coach by the student's school principal to assist students in: (A) Developing the personal attributes required for success in the workforce, which include, but are not limited to, time management, networking, communication, teamwork, creative thinking, and conflict resolution; (B) Applying for dual enrollment grants or other available financial aid opportunities, including, but not limited to, grants and scholarships administered by the Tennessee student assistance corporation; (C) Identifying the best combination of dual enrollment, work-based learning, and internship opportunities available to the student; and (D) Preparing for standardized assessments such as the ACT ® . (d) Each public high school, including public charter high schools, shall notify freshman and sophomore students enrolled in the public high school or public charter high school of the opportunity to pursue an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction pursuant to this section. The notice required under this subsection (d) must be provided to students biannually no later than ten (10) days after the first day of each semester of the school year. (e) The state board of education shall establish graduation requirements for students pursuing an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction. The graduation requirements must: (1) Allow a student to earn at least one (1) science credit and at least one (1) math credit through course substitutions approved by the state board, including, but not limited to, dual enrollment and work-based learning courses that are aligned to a student's chosen career path; and (2) Require a student to earn nine (9) credits of dual enrollment or work-based learning, which may be satisfied by the student's successful completion of dual enrollment coursework, work-based learning experiences, on-the-job training, or other mentorships or structured educational experiences that allow the student to apply the student's knowledge and skills in a work environment to develop an understanding of workplace expectations. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 946, s 1, eff. 4/29/2022.
(a) The state board of education shall develop an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in a high-need, high-skill industry after graduation.
(b) A high school student interested in receiving an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction must: (1) Before the end of the student's sophomore year: (A) Notify the student's counselor or school principal of the student's intent to pursue an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction; (B) Provide the student's counselor or school principal with documentation signed by the student's parent or legal guardian indicating that the student's parent or legal guardian is aware of the requirements for the parent's or legal guardian's student to obtain an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction and consenting to the student's participation; (C) Register with a regional American Job Center or other career counseling or community partner approved by the student's school; and (D) Enroll in work-based learning or dual enrollment courses for the student's junior year; (2) Beginning in the student's junior year, meet, no less than once per month, with a career coach who meets the requirements of subsection (c) and who has been approved to provide career coaching services by the student's school; (3) Before the end of the student's junior year, enroll in work-based learning or dual enrollment courses for the student's senior year; and (4) Successfully complete all coursework required for graduation.
(1) Before the end of the student's sophomore year: (A) Notify the student's counselor or school principal of the student's intent to pursue an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction; (B) Provide the student's counselor or school principal with documentation signed by the student's parent or legal guardian indicating that the student's parent or legal guardian is aware of the requirements for the parent's or legal guardian's student to obtain an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction and consenting to the student's participation; (C) Register with a regional American Job Center or other career counseling or community partner approved by the student's school; and (D) Enroll in work-based learning or dual enrollment courses for the student's junior year;
(A) Notify the student's counselor or school principal of the student's intent to pursue an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction;
(B) Provide the student's counselor or school principal with documentation signed by the student's parent or legal guardian indicating that the student's parent or legal guardian is aware of the requirements for the parent's or legal guardian's student to obtain an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction and consenting to the student's participation;
(C) Register with a regional American Job Center or other career counseling or community partner approved by the student's school; and
(D) Enroll in work-based learning or dual enrollment courses for the student's junior year;
(2) Beginning in the student's junior year, meet, no less than once per month, with a career coach who meets the requirements of subsection (c) and who has been approved to provide career coaching services by the student's school;
(3) Before the end of the student's junior year, enroll in work-based learning or dual enrollment courses for the student's senior year; and
(4) Successfully complete all coursework required for graduation.
(c) A career coach must: (1) Be an American Job Center career coach, a career coach from a career counseling or community partner approved by the United States department of labor's regional office for the state of Tennessee, or a certified school counselor or an educator who holds a work-based learning credential; and (2) Meet, no less than once per month, with students assigned to the career coach by the student's school principal to assist students in: (A) Developing the personal attributes required for success in the workforce, which include, but are not limited to, time management, networking, communication, teamwork, creative thinking, and conflict resolution; (B) Applying for dual enrollment grants or other available financial aid opportunities, including, but not limited to, grants and scholarships administered by the Tennessee student assistance corporation; (C) Identifying the best combination of dual enrollment, work-based learning, and internship opportunities available to the student; and (D) Preparing for standardized assessments such as the ACT ® .
(1) Be an American Job Center career coach, a career coach from a career counseling or community partner approved by the United States department of labor's regional office for the state of Tennessee, or a certified school counselor or an educator who holds a work-based learning credential; and
(2) Meet, no less than once per month, with students assigned to the career coach by the student's school principal to assist students in: (A) Developing the personal attributes required for success in the workforce, which include, but are not limited to, time management, networking, communication, teamwork, creative thinking, and conflict resolution; (B) Applying for dual enrollment grants or other available financial aid opportunities, including, but not limited to, grants and scholarships administered by the Tennessee student assistance corporation; (C) Identifying the best combination of dual enrollment, work-based learning, and internship opportunities available to the student; and (D) Preparing for standardized assessments such as the ACT ® .
(A) Developing the personal attributes required for success in the workforce, which include, but are not limited to, time management, networking, communication, teamwork, creative thinking, and conflict resolution;
(B) Applying for dual enrollment grants or other available financial aid opportunities, including, but not limited to, grants and scholarships administered by the Tennessee student assistance corporation;
(C) Identifying the best combination of dual enrollment, work-based learning, and internship opportunities available to the student; and
(D) Preparing for standardized assessments such as the ACT ® .
(d) Each public high school, including public charter high schools, shall notify freshman and sophomore students enrolled in the public high school or public charter high school of the opportunity to pursue an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction pursuant to this section. The notice required under this subsection (d) must be provided to students biannually no later than ten (10) days after the first day of each semester of the school year.
(e) The state board of education shall establish graduation requirements for students pursuing an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction. The graduation requirements must: (1) Allow a student to earn at least one (1) science credit and at least one (1) math credit through course substitutions approved by the state board, including, but not limited to, dual enrollment and work-based learning courses that are aligned to a student's chosen career path; and (2) Require a student to earn nine (9) credits of dual enrollment or work-based learning, which may be satisfied by the student's successful completion of dual enrollment coursework, work-based learning experiences, on-the-job training, or other mentorships or structured educational experiences that allow the student to apply the student's knowledge and skills in a work environment to develop an understanding of workplace expectations.
(1) Allow a student to earn at least one (1) science credit and at least one (1) math credit through course substitutions approved by the state board, including, but not limited to, dual enrollment and work-based learning courses that are aligned to a student's chosen career path; and
(2) Require a student to earn nine (9) credits of dual enrollment or work-based learning, which may be satisfied by the student's successful completion of dual enrollment coursework, work-based learning experiences, on-the-job training, or other mentorships or structured educational experiences that allow the student to apply the student's knowledge and skills in a work environment to develop an understanding of workplace expectations.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 946, s 1, eff. 4/29/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-2003 — TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 49-6-2003
Conflicts of interest - Exception
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any teacher, supervisor, commissioner, director of schools, member of a board of education or other school officer in the public schools to have any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in supplying books, maps, school furniture or apparatus to the public schools of the state, or to act as agent for any author, publisher, bookseller or dealer in such school furniture or apparatus on promise of reward for the person's influence in recommending or procuring the use of any book, map, school apparatus or furniture of any kind, in any public school; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to include authors of books. (b) Nothing in this section shall preclude a spouse or family member of a principal, teacher or other school administrative employee from participating in business transactions with the school system where a sealed competitive bid system is used; provided, that the principal, teacher or other school administrative employee does not have discretion in the selection of bids or specifications. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 8; Shan. Supp., § 1487a49; mod. Code 1932, § 2338; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-812; Acts 1997, ch. 210, § 1.
(a) It is unlawful for any teacher, supervisor, commissioner, director of schools, member of a board of education or other school officer in the public schools to have any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in supplying books, maps, school furniture or apparatus to the public schools of the state, or to act as agent for any author, publisher, bookseller or dealer in such school furniture or apparatus on promise of reward for the person's influence in recommending or procuring the use of any book, map, school apparatus or furniture of any kind, in any public school; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to include authors of books.
(b) Nothing in this section shall preclude a spouse or family member of a principal, teacher or other school administrative employee from participating in business transactions with the school system where a sealed competitive bid system is used; provided, that the principal, teacher or other school administrative employee does not have discretion in the selection of bids or specifications.
Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 8; Shan. Supp., § 1487a49; mod. Code 1932, § 2338; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-812; Acts 1997, ch. 210, § 1.