Use of a recommended dosage of a drug authorized by a medical prescription for a student from anyone authorized by the State of Tennessee to write medical prescriptions and by written permission of the parent or legal guardian shall not be considered a violation of this rule. Such medication if administered at school or at school activities must be under strict supervision and in accordance with board of education policy and school procedures. Electronic pagers may be considered to be drug paraphernalia in accordance with Tennessee law and under the terms of this rule. Arson is defined as the intentional setting of fire. Burglary is defined as breaking into school or personal property.
Larceny is defined as theft.
Robbery is defined as stealing from an individual by force or threat of force. A student shall not be present in an unauthorized place or refuse to leave when ordered to do so. A student shall comply with the directions of teachers, student teachers, substitute teachers, teacher assistants, principals, or other authorized personnel during any period of time when he is properly under the authority of school personnel. Students will attend regularly scheduled classes unless officially excused. K-7 Excessive absence of students may limit progress to the point that promotion is questionable.