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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 15 - COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS (§§ 49-15-101 — 49-15-111) › Section 49-15-103 - Consortium for cooperative innovative education

(a)
The chancellor of the board of regents or the chancellor's designee, the president of the University of Tennessee system or the president's designee, the executive director of the Tennessee higher education commission or the executive director's designee, the executive director of the state board of education or the executive director's designee, and the commissioner of education or the commissioner's designee shall compose the consortium for cooperative innovative education.
(b)
The consortium shall:
(1)
Develop and put into effect a program to align secondary and postsecondary courses;
(2)
Develop and implement early postsecondary credit opportunities; and
(3)
Create marketing channels to advise students of early postsecondary education opportunities. Early postsecondary education opportunities may include, but are not limited to, dual enrollment, dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and International Baccalaureate opportunities.
(c)
The chancellor of the board of regents and the president of the University of Tennessee system, or their designees, shall be co-chairs of the consortium.
(d)
The consortium may create an advisory committee to assist the consortium by examining best practices in cooperative innovative education, suggesting options for promotion of opportunities for early college credit and advising the consortium on workforce needs. The advisory committee shall invite and encourage the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Tennessee Business Roundtable and the Tennessee Independent College and Universities Association to participate in the advisory committee's activities.
(e)
The consortium may establish and appoint committees and subcommittees to perform its tasks or to otherwise assist the consortium as it deems necessary. It is the prerogative of the chancellor and the president of the respective postsecondary governing boards to convene postsecondary faculty.
(f)
The board of trustees of the University of Tennessee and the board of regents shall develop, amend or adopt relevant policies and guidelines to realize dual credit or dual enrollment for postsecondary institutions with the secondary schools of the state.
(g)
The state board and the department of education shall develop, amend or adopt relevant policies and guidelines to realize dual credit or dual enrollment in the public high schools.
Acts 2007, ch. 459, § 1; 2012, ch. 967, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 15 - COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS (§§ 49-15-101 — 49-15-111) › Section 49-15-105 - Participation by education partners

(a)
Any or all of the following education partners may participate in the development of a cooperative innovative program under this chapter that is targeted to high school students who would benefit from accelerated academic instruction:
(1)
A public postsecondary institution other than the applicant public postsecondary institution;
(2)
A private college or university located in this state;
(3)
A private business or organization;
(4)
The county legislative body in the county in which the program is located; or
(5)
A public charter school.
(b)
(1)
Remediation of students may occur through cooperative agreements between postsecondary and secondary institutions.
(2)
A community college may participate in the development of a cooperative innovative program under this chapter that is targeted to high school students who need remediation upon enrollment in an institution of higher education. If the community college successfully remediates a student in such program then the student, upon certification by the community college of the student's successful participation and upon admittance to the postsecondary institution, shall be deemed to need no further remediation.
(3)
A college of applied technology may participate in the development of a cooperative innovative program under this chapter that is targeted to high school students who may need remediation in technical math and reading upon enrollment in a college of applied technology. If the remediation is successful, upon admittance to any college of applied technology, the student shall be deemed to need no further remediation.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 473,s 24, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2007, ch. 459, § 1; 2012, ch. 967, §§ 5, 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 15 - COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS (§§ 49-15-101 — 49-15-111) › Section 49-15-107 - Allocation of funds

(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.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 15 - COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS (§§ 49-15-101 — 49-15-111) › Section 49-15-108 - Evaluation of programs

Success of a program shall be measured by high school retention rates, high school completion rates, high school dropout rates, certification and associate and baccalaureate degree completion, admission to four-year institutions, postgraduation employment in career or study-related fields, employer satisfaction of employees who participated in and graduated from the programs and other measures as the consortium finds appropriate. The consortium shall evaluate programs for success, shall establish best practices and lessons learned from successful programs and shall provide assistance to LEAs and postsecondary institutions seeking to implement a program by replicating or adapting a successful program designed elsewhere or through creation of a new program.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 725,s 59, eff. 4/18/2018.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182,s 79, eff. 4/17/2015.
Acts 2007, ch. 459, § 1; 2012, ch. 967, § 11.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 15 - COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS (§§ 49-15-101 — 49-15-111) › Section 49-15-109 - Alignment of secondary and postsecondary programs - Validation

(a)
To facilitate the creation of cooperative innovative high school programs and to provide a seamless transition process from secondary to postsecondary education, the consortium shall oversee the development of a statewide high school to postsecondary agreement that shall build on aligned, secondary college-and-career technical pathways to specific postsecondary programs of study and shall include early postsecondary credit.
(b)
The chancellor of the board of regents and the president of the University of Tennessee, or their designees, shall be responsible for the convocation of postsecondary faculty to develop common learning outcomes, develop statewide challenge examinations, conduct reliability and validation activities to assure the quality and fairness of the examinations, establish cut scores, and report student scores resulting from the examinations to the division of career and technical education in the department of education. Validation requirements for postsecondary credit through a dual credit course shall be determined by the postsecondary institutions and their respective governing boards.
(c)
The office of postsecondary coordination and alignment, with the cooperation of the postsecondary institutions, shall make students aware of the requirements for receiving postsecondary credit for a dual credit course prior to the students' enrolling in the course.
(d)
Each private postsecondary institution located in this state is encouraged to assess the statewide agreement produced by the consortium and determine which courses, if any, qualify for award of college credit at such institution. If a private institution determines that a course qualifies for award of college credit at such institution, the institution, in addition to any institutional publication made of this fact, may notify the department of education of the potential for award of college credit for such course at the institution in order that the department may disseminate the information to LEAs for notification of high school students.
Acts 2007, ch. 459, § 1; 2012, ch. 967, § 12.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 15 - COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS (§§ 49-15-101 — 49-15-111) › Section 49-15-110 - Compensation of consortium members - Assistance

Members of the consortium and any committees created by the consortium shall not receive compensation for serving on the consortium or its committees, but may be reimbursed for attendance at meetings in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the commissioner of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. All appropriate state agencies, the Tennessee board of regents and the University of Tennessee system shall provide assistance to the consortium and its committees.
Acts 2007, ch. 459, § 1; 2012, ch. 967, § 13.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 15 - COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS (§§ 49-15-101 — 49-15-111) › Section 49-15-111 - Dual credit courses

(a)
When the consortium approves a program under this part and the program successfully provides a dual credit class that is accepted by an institution of higher education in either the board of regents system or the University of Tennessee system, then any high school in the state may replicate the class. Dual credit for the class shall be granted by public institutions of higher education offering a major or program for which the class is designed upon a student's completion of the course and successful passage of the challenge examination with a score equal to or higher than the cut score.
(b)
Any public institution of higher education may, at any time, request the consortium to review a dual credit course and its challenge examination, if the institution perceives the course or its assessment to possess deficiencies. A public higher education institution may also challenge the right of a high school to continue offering a dual credit course to the consortium should a perceived deficiency be demonstrated within the high school. The consortium shall review the dual credit course, assessment or high school and may provide remedies to remove any deficiencies as it determines to be in the best interests of high schools or institutions of higher education, and their students.
(c)
Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, the consortium shall not approve a program if the program in any way adversely affects the accreditation of an institution.
Acts 2012, ch. 967, § 14.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 1 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-105) › Section 49-16-101 - Purpose of chapter

The purpose of this chapter is to provide school districts and students in all grades with a broader range of educational opportunities through effective use of technology.
Acts 2008, ch. 1096, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 1 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-105) › Section 49-16-102 - Promulgation of rules and regulations

(a)
The state board of education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(b)
The state board of education shall develop policies and guidelines for the operation of virtual education programs, including those operated by the department of education.
Acts 2008, ch. 1096, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 1 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-105) › Section 49-16-103 - Use of funds

(a)
LEAs are authorized to use Tennessee investment in student achievement formula (TISA) funds in the implementation and operation of virtual education programs.
(b)
The department of education and local education agencies may apply for and receive grants and accept donations to help fund virtual education programs, particularly in the startup phase.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 74, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1096, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 1 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-105) › Section 49-16-104 - Annual report

(a)
The department of education shall annually submit to the governor, the general assembly, and the state board of education a complete and detailed reporting of:
(1)
The operation of virtual education programs;
(2)
The number of students enrolling in these programs and the success of the students, including an analysis of the academic accountability of the school's students. The data shall be provided in total numbers and disaggregated and compared to corresponding data for students in traditional school settings;
(3)
Efforts made to improve the programs and the delivery of classes, including new technologies examined or implemented;
(4)
Funding received and the adequacy of the funding; and
(5)
Such other information as the department finds necessary to account for the operation of virtual education programs.
(b)
The report shall be submitted by July 1 of each year.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 75, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1096, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 1 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-105) › Section 49-16-105 - Construction of chapter

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require local education agencies to offer or participate in a virtual education program. Participation in a virtual education program by a student shall be at the discretion of the LEA in which the student is enrolled or zoned to attend. Students who are receiving hospital or homebound instruction shall also be eligible to participate.
Acts 2008, ch. 1096, § 6; 2011, ch. 288, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-201 - Short title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Virtual Public Schools Act."
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-202 - Purpose

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.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-203 - Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Establisher" means an LEA; and
(2)
"Virtual school" means a public school in which the school uses technology in order to deliver a significant portion of instruction to its students via the internet in a virtual or remote setting.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-204 - Establishment of public school - Resources

Virtual schools may be established by an LEA. A virtual school shall be a public school and shall be provided resources as any other public school in the state.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-205 - What virtual school will provide students

A virtual school shall provide each student enrolled in the school:
(1)
Access to a sequential curriculum that meets or exceeds the academic standards adopted by the state board of education. The sequential curriculum shall have an interactive program with significant online components;
(2)
The same length of time for learning opportunities per academic year that is required under §
49-6-3004
for public school students; provided, however, that a student, at the student's own pace, may demonstrate mastery or completion of a course or subject area and be given credit for the course or subject area; and
(3)
Regular assessment in language arts, math, science and social studies.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 999, s 12, eff. 4/27/2016.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-206 - What virtual school will provide families

For each family with a student enrolled, the virtual school shall:
(1)
Provide instructional materials; and
(2)
Ensure materials and access to necessary technology such as computer, printer and internet connection used for school work or, at minimum, through a physical computer lab that is available to the student through regularly scheduled times.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1; 2012 , ch. 999, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-207 - No assistance with purchase of instructional programs or materials - Reimbursement for internet connection

Virtual schools shall not provide assistance to students or families to purchase instructional programs or materials. Nothing in this section shall prohibit virtual schools from reimbursing families for costs associated with their internet connection for use in the virtual school program.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-208 - Qualifications of teachers

Each teacher employed at a virtual school shall be qualified to teach in this state under existing law.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-209 - Computer-based and internet-based instruction

Nothing in this part shall preclude the use of computer-based and Internet-based instruction for students in a virtual or remote setting.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-210 - Administrative office as principal place of business

A virtual school shall maintain an administrative office within the state. This office shall be considered its principal place of business.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-211 - Enrollment

(a)
Any student who is eligible for enrollment in a public school in this state may enroll in a virtual school as either a full-time virtual school student or as a part-time virtual school student taking some of the student's courses through the virtual school. An LEA is authorized to charge tuition to any person not enrolled in a public school within the LEA for attendance in an LEA established virtual school.
(b)
Initial enrollment in a public virtual school shall be limited to one thousand five hundred (1,500) students; however, any public virtual school in operation as of January 1, 2013, may continue to serve the number of students enrolled in the school as of May 14, 2013. If a public virtual school demonstrates student achievement growth at a minimum level of "at expectations" as represented by the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) developed pursuant to chapter 1, part 6 of this title and guidelines adopted by the state board of education pursuant to chapter 1, part 3 of this title the school may exceed the enrollment cap.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 404, s 1, eff. 5/14/2013.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-212 - Operation according to Educational Cooperation Act

In order to encourage collaboration among LEAs, a virtual school is authorized to operate according to the authority granted by the Educational Cooperation Act, compiled in chapter 2, part 13 of this title.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-213 - Evaluation criteria

(a)
A virtual school shall be evaluated annually by its establisher based on the following criteria:
(1)
The extent to which the school demonstrates increases in student achievement according to the goals of its authorizing contract and state academic standards; and
(2)
The accountability and viability of the virtual school, as demonstrated by its academic, fiscal and operational performance.
(b)
In addition to the intervention options available under §
49-1-602
, if a public virtual school is identified as a priority school pursuant to §
49-1-602
or demonstrates student achievement growth at a level of "significantly below expectations" for any three (3) consecutive years of the school's operation, as represented by the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) developed pursuant to chapter 1, part 6 of this title and guidelines adopted by the state board of education pursuant to chapter 1, part 3 of this title the commissioner shall have the authority to reinstitute the enrollment cap specified in §
49-16-211(b)
or direct the LEA to close the school. If the commissioner reinstitutes the enrollment cap pursuant to this subsection (b), such cap shall not affect students enrolled in the virtual school at the time of the department's action. Notwithstanding chapter 3, part 1 of this title, if a public virtual school is closed upon direction of the commissioner or the LEA, then the Tennessee investment in student achievement formula (TISA) payments for the LEA that established the school must exclude a student who was a member in the school the prior year and did not remain a member in the LEA.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 76, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 404, s 2, eff. 5/14/2013.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-214 - Contracting for services

An establisher may contract for services with nonprofit and for-profit entities in the operation and management of the virtual school.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-215 - Rules and regulations

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.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 16 - VIRTUAL EDUCATION (§§ 49-16-101 — 49-16-216) › Part 2 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT (§§ 49-16-201 — 49-16-216) › Section 49-16-216 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 161,s 1, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 283, s 1, eff. 5/8/2019.
Acts 2011 , ch. 492, § 3; 2015 , ch. 142, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 17 - ENERGY EFFICIENT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE (EESI) › Section 49-17-101 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Energy Efficient Schools Initiative (EESI) of 2008."
Acts 2008, ch. 1188, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 17 - ENERGY EFFICIENT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE (EESI) › Section 49-17-102 - Chapter definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Council" means the twelve-member energy efficient schools council created by this chapter;
(2)
"Energy audit" means any professional energy audit used to determine the energy efficiency of a structure that is performed by an energy auditor;
(3)
"Energy auditor" means any person approved to perform professional energy audits;
(4)
"Payback period" means the time within which the cost savings realized by incorporating energy efficient technologies equals the initial cost of the technology employed;
(5)
"Qualifying capital outlay project" means any project for new or existing kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) education facilities that satisfy the energy efficient schools council guidelines for improving energy efficiency as well as comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Tennessee, Article XI, § 5; and
(6)
"Sustainable building design" means designing facilities using a strategy that takes into account approaches that benefit the environment and quality of life of a community.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1188, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 17 - ENERGY EFFICIENT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE (EESI) › Section 49-17-104 - Authority and powers of energy efficient schools council

(a)
The council may award grants or loans to school systems, charter schools, or the achievement school district for qualifying capital outlay projects as provided in §
49-17-103
after reviewing and approving:
(1)
An energy audit performed by a qualified professional that is either chosen by the council or approved by the council; or
(2)
A cost-benefit analysis that shows that incorporating energy efficient technologies provides a reasonable payback period.
(b)
The council has the authority to adopt a charter and bylaws and shall promulgate rules, regulations and policies the council deems necessary to further the purposes and duties of the energy efficient schools council as defined in §
49-17-103
and this section. Any rules and regulations proposed by the council shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(c)
It is the legislative intent that the council establish and operate its programs in a manner that makes funds available on an equitable basis for the benefit of LEAs of all sizes, characteristics, and geographical locations, charter schools, and the achievement school district.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 835, Secs.s 2, s 3eff. 4/27/2018.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1188, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 17 - ENERGY EFFICIENT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE (EESI) › Section 49-17-105 - Annual audit

(a)
All annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of the energy efficient schools council shall be subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. With prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, the audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the council. If an independent public accountant is employed, the audit contract between the council and the independent accountant shall be on contract forms prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The cost of any audit shall be paid by the council.
(b)
The comptroller of the treasury shall ensure that audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and determine if the audits meet minimum audit standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. No audit may be accepted as meeting the requirements of this section until approved by the comptroller of the treasury.
(c)
One (1) copy of each audit shall be furnished to each member of the council and one (1) copy shall be furnished to the comptroller of the treasury.
(d)
The comptroller of the treasury, or the comptroller of the treasury's designated representative, shall have access to the council's books, records and accounts whenever deemed necessary by the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller of the treasury's designated representative.
Acts 2008, ch. 1188, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 17 - ENERGY EFFICIENT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE (EESI) › Section 49-17-106 - Energy efficient schools council fund

(a)
An energy efficient schools council fund shall be established as a separate account in the state treasury. Amounts remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund. Moneys in the energy efficient schools council fund shall be invested by the state treasurer pursuant to title 9, chapter 4, part 6, for the sole benefit of that fund.
(b)
Funding for the account described in subsection (a) shall be subject to appropriations in the general appropriations act; provided, that this does not limit the ability to raise additional funding as described in §
49-17-103
.
(c)
All costs of administering the energy efficient schools initiative shall be funded from the energy efficient schools council fund as part of the program.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1188, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 18 - COURSE ACCESS PROGRAM (§§ 49-18-101 — 49-18-111) › Section 49-18-101 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Course Access Program Act."
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889,s 2, eff. 4/27/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 18 - COURSE ACCESS PROGRAM (§§ 49-18-101 — 49-18-111) › Section 49-18-102 - Chapter definitions

As used in this chapter:
(1)
"Blended learning" means the combination of virtual learning with the integration of in-person teaching practices. Blended learning occurs in a school building and can be teacher led or involve the purchase or use of a technology;
(2)
"Charter management organization" or "CMO" means a nonprofit entity that operates multiple charter schools at least one (1) of which is in Tennessee;
(3)
"Charter school" means a Tennessee public charter school authorized to operate under chapter 13 of this title;
(4)
"Course access catalog" means a listing of providers that have been approved by the state board of education and a listing of courses offered by approved providers, which are available to participating students;
(5)
"Course access program" means the program created by this chapter;
(6)
"Course provider" or "provider" means a business, industry, educator, nonprofit entity, for-profit entity, trade association, branch of the United States armed forces, LEA, charter school, charter management organization, institution of higher education, or state agency that is approved by the state board to offer individual courses in person or online and that is included in the listing of providers in the course access catalog;
(7)
"Department" means the department of education;
(8)
"Eligible student" means any student who is enrolled in a Tennessee public school, including a charter school, in grades seven through twelve (7-12);
(9)
"Extended learning" means an out-of-classroom learning experience that provides a student with:
(A)
Enrichment opportunities outside of a classroom;
(B)
Career readiness or employability skills, including internships and apprenticeships; or
(C)
An out-of-classroom educational opportunity approved by the state board or host LEA;
(10)
"Governing body of a home LEA" means the local board of education, if the home LEA is an LEA, or the governing body of a charter school, if the home LEA is a charter school;
(11)
"Home LEA" means the LEA or the charter school in which the student is enrolled full-time;
(12)
"Host LEA" means an LEA or a charter school offering course access program courses through an approved course provider to eligible students;
(13)
"Participating student" means any eligible student enrolled in a course access program course through a host LEA;
(14)
"State board" means the state board of education; and
(15)
"Virtual learning course" means a course in which a significant portion of instruction is delivered to students through the effective use of technology.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 929, s 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 929, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 784, Secs.s 2, s 3, s 4, s 5eff. 4/20/2018.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889, s 3, eff. 4/27/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 18 - COURSE ACCESS PROGRAM (§§ 49-18-101 — 49-18-111) › Section 49-18-103 - Enrollment in course access program courses

(a)
Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, an eligible student may enroll in course access program courses.
(b)
(1)
A participating student may enroll in no more than two (2) course access program courses per school year, unless the student's home LEA approves the student to take additional courses. A home LEA may reject a student's course enrollment request if the course enrollment for the student does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(2)
The student's home LEA shall pay the host LEA the tuition and fees required for the first two (2) course access program courses in which a participating student enrolls per school year.
(c)
If the student's home LEA approves a student to take more than two (2) course access program courses in a school year, then:
(1)
The student shall pay any tuition and fees required for all additional courses; and
(2)
The home LEA shall award credit to the student upon successful completion of the additional courses.
(d)
(1)
Home LEAs shall inform students and their parents or legal guardians of their right to appeal, in writing, to the governing body of the home LEA from any denial of course enrollment.
(2)
The governing body of a home LEA shall develop a policy for hearing appeals from denials of course enrollments.
(3)
(A)
The Tennessee school boards association (TSBA) is encouraged to develop a model policy for adoption by local boards of education. If TSBA does not develop a model policy or the local board of education does not adopt the TSBA's model policy, then the local board of education shall submit its policy to the commissioner for approval.
(B)
The governing body of a charter school that is a home LEA may adopt the TSBA model policy, if TSBA develops a model policy, or develop its own policy. If the governing body develops its own policy, it shall submit the policy to its chartering authority for approval.
(e)
An eligible student may enroll in courses provided through the course access program only if the student meets all prerequisites for the course and the student is unable to enroll in a comparable course at the student's school because either a comparable course is not offered or a legitimate situation exists that prevents the student from enrolling in a comparable course.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 929, s 4, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 929, s 3, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 146, s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 146, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 784, s 6, eff. 4/20/2018.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889, s 4, eff. 4/27/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 18 - COURSE ACCESS PROGRAM (§§ 49-18-101 — 49-18-111) › Section 49-18-104 - Approval process for course providers

(a)
The department shall establish guidelines and procedures for course providers to seek approval from the state board. All approved providers shall be included in the listing of providers in the course access catalog.
(b)
The department shall post all approval guidelines and procedures and all approved providers on its website.
(c)
Upon approval and inclusion in the listing of providers in the course access catalog, course providers may offer course access program courses for review and selection by a host LEA under the host LEA's local course review and approval process developed according to §
49-18-106
. Courses that meet all requirements under §
49-18-106
, as determined by the host LEA, may be submitted to the department for recommendation to the state board for its approval and inclusion in the course access course catalog.
(d)
Host LEAs may partner with approved course providers to offer course access program courses included in the course access catalog pursuant to §
49-18-106
.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 784, s 7, eff. 4/20/2018.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889, s 5, eff. 4/27/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 18 - COURSE ACCESS PROGRAM (§§ 49-18-101 — 49-18-111) › Section 49-18-106 - Course review and approval process

(a)
The department shall establish guidelines for the design and implementation of course access program courses.
(b)
Host LEAs seeking to offer a course access program course shall establish a local course review and approval process.
(c)
Host LEAs shall ensure each course approved:
(1)
Is offered by an approved course provider included in the listing of providers in the course access catalog;
(2)
Meets the instructional and academic rigor of a course that is provided in a traditional classroom setting;
(3)
Is aligned to the applicable state academic standards of the state board;
(4)
Is designed and implemented consistently with guidelines established by the department; and
(5)
Is taught by a teacher who is properly licensed and endorsed in accordance with the rules of the state board.
(d)
Host LEAs shall submit locally approved courses to the department with an assurance that the course has been reviewed in compliance with this section and with guidelines established by the department. The department shall submit locally approved courses to the state board for approval and inclusion in the course access catalog.
(e)
A course included in the course access catalog shall be available to eligible students in any home LEA. The approving host LEA is responsible for establishing a partnership with the approved provider in order to offer the course to students.
(f)
(1)
The state board may exclude a course from the course access catalog at any time if a home LEA, the host LEA, or the department:
(A)
Submits evidence to the state board that:
(i)
The course is no longer adequately aligned with the approved state academic standards;
(ii)
The course fails to meet the minimum requirements of the state board; or
(iii)
The course no longer complies with the requirements of subdivisions (c)(1)-(5); and
(B)
Requests, in writing, that the state board exclude the course.
(2)
Before excluding a course under subdivision (f)(1), the state board shall make a finding that at least one (1) of subdivisions (f)(1)(A)(i)-(iii) has been met.
(3)
The state board shall exclude a course from the course access catalog at any time that the course provider is excluded from the course access catalog under §
49-18-105(b)
.
(4)
The state board may establish additional reasons and requirements for the exclusion of courses from the course access catalog, including if the course is offered by a host school that was issued a "D" or "F" letter grade by the department on the most recent state report card issued pursuant to §
49-1-228
.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 929, s 6, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 784, s 9, eff. 4/20/2018.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889, s 7, eff. 4/27/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 18 - COURSE ACCESS PROGRAM (§§ 49-18-101 — 49-18-111) › Section 49-18-107 - Reports

(a)
Approved providers shall annually report to the department, in the manner directed by the department, the following information:
(1)
Detailed student records of enrollment;
(2)
Student performance, course completion rates, and course grading information for each subject area and grade level; and
(3)
Additional information the department deems necessary.
(b)
On an annual basis, a home LEA shall review the academic performance of the students enrolled in courses offered by a course provider to ensure that participating students are receiving instruction and curriculum that are aligned with the state standards, as determined by the state board, and that meet the requirements for graduation.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 784,s 10, eff. 4/20/2018.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889,s 8, eff. 4/27/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 18 - COURSE ACCESS PROGRAM (§§ 49-18-101 — 49-18-111) › Section 49-18-108 - Adoption of policy regarding extended learning opportunities

The state board shall adopt a policy regarding extended learning opportunities.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 929,s 7, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 18 - COURSE ACCESS PROGRAM (§§ 49-18-101 — 49-18-111) › Section 49-18-109 - Link to course access catalog on department's website - Report

(a)
The department shall publish a link to the course access catalog in a prominent location on the department's website that includes:
(1)
A list of approved course providers;
(2)
A list of courses offered by approved providers available through the course access program;
(3)
A detailed description of the courses; and
(4)
All available student course completion and outcome data in a manner that protects student privacy in compliance with chapter 1, part 7 of this title, §
10-7-504
, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (
20 U.S.C. § 1232g
).
(b)
The department shall make publicly available each year the following information concerning the course access program:
(1)
The number of students participating in the course access program and the total number of courses in which students are enrolled;
(2)
The number of approved course providers;
(3)
The number of approved courses and the number of students enrolled in each course;
(4)
The number of courses available by subject and grade level;
(5)
The number of students enrolled in courses by subject and grade level; and
(6)
Student outcome data, including course completion rates and other approved measures.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 784, Secs.s 12, s 13, s 14, s 15eff. 4/20/2018.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889, s 10, eff. 4/27/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 18 - COURSE ACCESS PROGRAM (§§ 49-18-101 — 49-18-111) › Section 49-18-110 - Notice given by home LEA - Credits - Rules and regulations

(a)
Home LEAs shall:
(1)
Provide written notice to students and parents on the availability of courses and the timeline for students to enroll; and
(2)
Publish information and eligibility guidelines on the home LEA's website.
(b)
Each home LEA shall establish policies and procedures to ensure that credits earned through the course provider shall appear on the participating student's official transcript and shall count towards the requirements of any approval of a high school diploma awarded by a home LEA.
(c)
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent an LEA from establishing its own online program or supplemental course offerings or require an LEA to revise an existing program.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 784,Secs.s16, s17, s18, s19, s20 eff. 4/20/2018.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889,s 11, eff. 4/27/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 18 - COURSE ACCESS PROGRAM (§§ 49-18-101 — 49-18-111) › Section 49-18-111 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 784, s 21, eff. 4/20/2018.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889, s 12, eff. 4/27/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 50 - MISCELLANEOUS (§§ 49-50-101 — 49-50-1703) › Part 1 - AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES (§§ 49-50-101 — 49-50-108) › Section 49-50-101 - Purpose

The purpose of this part is to extend practical demonstration instruction in agriculture, home economics and marketing to boys, girls, men and women in rural communities in a greater number of counties and to make such instruction more permanent in the several counties through increased financial support and correspondingly reduced county appropriations, to carry on the work.
Acts 1929, ch. 81, § 1; mod. Code 1932, § 2541; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-3401.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703) › Chapter 50 - MISCELLANEOUS (§§ 49-50-101 — 49-50-1703) › Part 1 - AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES (§§ 49-50-101 — 49-50-108) › Section 49-50-102 - Nature of work

This work shall be known as cooperative extension work, carried on in cooperation with the United States department of agriculture, provided for in the Smith-Lever Act, Public Act May 8, 1914, ch. 79, § 1, 38 Stat. 372 (
7 U.S.C. §§ 341-349
), and in accordance with the regulations provided for in that act for the conduct of this work, which provide that this work shall include:
(1)
Practical demonstration instruction in agriculture and home economics;
(2)
Conducting 4-H boys' and girls' clubs for teaching farm and home practices;
(3)
Introducing new crops and new systems of farming in various areas of the state, as development in industry necessitates changes in existing crops and systems of farming;
(4)
Developing improved methods of marketing farm products; and
(5)
In general, improving rural life, with the object of making farming more prosperous and farm life more desirable and attractive.
Acts 1929, ch. 81, § 2; mod. Code 1932, § 2542; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-3402.