Tennessee Code — 49
Browse 1,665 sections in division 49 of the Tennessee code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 49-1-101. System established.
- § 49-1-102. Administration generally.
- § 49-1-103. Title definitions.
- § 49-1-104. Maximum class size — Waiver — Split-grade classes.
- § 49-1-105. Completion of school year when parent relocated.
- § 49-1-106. Best practices clearinghouse.
- § 49-1-201. Powers and duties of the commissioner.
- § 49-1-202. Divisions.
- § 49-1-203. Waiver of state board rules.
- § 49-1-204. Driver education and training courses in public schools.
- § 49-1-205. Support and assistance for family life education.
- § 49-1-206. Preschool/parenting learning centers for teen parents.
- § 49-1-207. Innovative educational programs.
- § 49-1-208. Form for student to report allergy.
- § 49-1-209. Management information system.
- § 49-1-210. Standards of fiscal accountability.
- § 49-1-211. Annual report by commissioner.
- § 49-1-212. Fiscal analysis required of any policy, rule, or regulation that will financially impact an LEA
- § 49-1-213. Technical assistance.
- § 49-1-214. Safe schools — Advisory guidelines.
- § 49-1-215. Training for teachers relating to attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity.
- § 49-1-216. Report on academic performance of historically underserved student groups.
- § 49-1-217. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-218. Establishment of guidelines for release of education data for research purposes.
- § 49-1-219. Advisory guidelines for reporting DUI-related deaths of minors.
- § 49-1-220. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-221. Policy on use of internet — Filing of policy — Contents.
- § 49-1-222. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-223. Asthma — Development of comprehensive state plan — Report.
- § 49-1-224. Education Pays Act — Award of rewards — Funding.
- § 49-1-225. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-226. Adoption of core standards in subjects beyond math and English language arts prohibited.
- § 49-1-227. Compilation of list of laws related to rights of students, parents, or legal guardians — Posting of list on department website.
- § 49-1-228. School grading system — State report card — Implementation — Notice.
- § 49-1-229. Dyslexia screening procedures — School based problem solving team — Dyslexia advisory council.
- § 49-1-230. Development of training programs for adverse childhood experiences.
- § 49-1-231. Student support collaborative.
- § 49-1-232. State plan for computer science education.
- § 49-1-301. Composition — Chair — Meetings.
- § 49-1-302. Powers and duties of board — Confidentiality of records — Standards, policies, recommendations and actions subject to appropriations — Teacher evaluation advisory committee — Duty-free teacher time — Confidentiality and integrity of statewide tests — Ungraded and unstructured classes — Educator diversity — Uniform clothing — Standards for child care — Payment of career ladder supplements — Final disciplinary actions on educator licenses.
- § 49-1-303. Lease of land to fraternities and sororities.
- § 49-1-304. Acquisition of federal surplus property.
- § 49-1-305. Executive director — Staff.
- § 49-1-306. Goals.
- § 49-1-307. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-308. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-309. No educational standards to be imposed by federal government — Adoption of state educational standards — Joining testing consortium — Use of collected data.
- § 49-1-310. Implementation of process to review and replace Common Core State Standards — Cancellation of memorandum of understanding.
- § 49-1-311. Appointment of standards review and development committees and advisory teams — Website for public comment — Recommendations.
- § 49-1-312. Standards recommendation committee — English language arts and mathematics — Confirmation of appointments.
- § 49-1-313. Standards recommendation committee — Science and social studies.
- § 49-1-314. Responsibility of LEAs in developing instructional programs under state standards.
- § 49-1-315. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-401. Short title.
- § 49-1-402. Implementation of program — Methods and materials.
- § 49-1-403. Training of law enforcement officers.
- § 49-1-404. State board of education — Powers.
- § 49-1-405. Similar and comparable programs.
- § 49-1-406. Use of funds.
- § 49-1-407. Duties of department of safety — Drug abuse programs.
- § 49-1-408. Statewide DARE club established — Purpose.
- § 49-1-501. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-502. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-503. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-504. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-505. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-506. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-507. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-508. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-520. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-601. Assignment of student for purpose of calculating graduation rate.
- § 49-1-602. Performance designations for LEAs based on performance goals and measures.
- § 49-1-603. Value added assessment system.
- § 49-1-604. Mixed model methodologies.
- § 49-1-605. Annual estimates of school district effects on student progress in grades three through eight (3-8).
- § 49-1-606. Annual estimates of teacher effects on student progress in grades three through eight (3-8).
- § 49-1-607. Noncompliance with security guidelines for TCAP or successor test.
- § 49-1-608. Subject matter tests for secondary schools — Initiation of value added assessment.
- § 49-1-609. [Reserved.]
- § 49-1-611. Reports — Removal or appointment of school board members.
- § 49-1-612. Alternate assessment for students with cognitive disabilities.
- § 49-1-613. Annual school improvement plans.
- § 49-1-614. Achievement school district.
- § 49-1-615. Establishment of the teacher professional development fund.
- § 49-1-616. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-617. Development of policy by which student scores on achievement tests comprise percentage of final grade in certain subjects in grades three through eight — Optional policy for grades nine through twelve.
- § 49-1-618. Establishment of review period for verification of accountability data files and determinations prior to public release.
- § 49-1-701. Short title.
- § 49-1-702. Part definitions.
- § 49-1-703. Duties of board.
- § 49-1-704. Right of parents and guardians to inspect their children's educational records — Model student records policy for LEAs.
- § 49-1-705. LEAS and schools not to collect certain individual student data.
- § 49-1-706. Written consent required prior to collection of certain individual student biometric data.
- § 49-1-707. Status of collection of student data existing on July 1, 2014.
- § 49-1-708. Student online personal protection act.
- § 49-1-801. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-802. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-803. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-804. [Repealed.]
- § 49-1-901. Short title.
- § 49-1-902. State policy.
- § 49-1-903. [Reserved.]
- § 49-1-905. [Reserved.]
- § 49-1-907. Early grades reading report.
- § 49-1-1001. Short title.
- § 49-1-1002. Guidelines and standards — Requirements.
- § 49-1-1003. State grant program.
- § 49-1-1004. Amount and availability of funds.
- § 49-1-1005. Authorized uses for funds.
- § 49-1-1006. Funds subject to audit.
- § 49-1-1007. Report — Publication.
- § 49-1-1101. Approval of certain child care programs by commissioner.
- § 49-1-1102. Part definitions.
- § 49-1-1103. Basis for approval — Regulations — Certificate application — Temporary certificate — Non-transferability of certificate — Transfer of operation to circumvent approval laws or regulations — Issuance of extended certificate.
- § 49-1-1104. Injunctions against unapproved operations.
- § 49-1-1105. Criminal violations.
- § 49-1-1106. Inspection of persons or entities providing child care.
- § 49-1-1107. Investigation of complaints regarding violations — Probation — Appeal procedures — Orders of assessment — Civil penalties, suspension, denial, and revocation of certificates.
- § 49-1-1108. Annual report.
- § 49-1-1109. Collaboration with department of human services for training — Funding and technical assistance.
- § 49-1-1201. Short title.
- § 49-1-1202. Legislative findings — Applicability.
- § 49-1-1203. Part definitions.
- § 49-1-1204. Immunity from civil liability for acts or reports relating to students.
- § 49-1-1205. No liability for punitive or exemplary damages for acts or omissions that occur within course and scope of employment.
- § 49-1-1206. Civil action for damages by employee.
- § 49-1-1207. Insurance not waiver of defense.
- § 49-1-1208. Scope of part.
- § 49-2-101. County legislative bodies — Powers and duties.
- § 49-2-102. County mayors — Duties.
- § 49-2-103. County trustees — Duties.
- § 49-2-104. Inspection of local records.
- § 49-2-105. [Repealed.]
- § 49-2-106. Creation or expansion of city or special school districts.
- § 49-2-107. Special school districts — Taxes.
- § 49-2-108. Separate-sex schools.
- § 49-2-109. Contracts with private, city or special district schools.
- § 49-2-110. Student activity funds.
- § 49-2-111. Reapportionment — Effect on school districts.
- § 49-2-112. School audits.
- § 49-2-113. Mechanical signing of warrants.
- § 49-2-114. Waiver of school fees.
- § 49-2-115. Family resource centers.
- § 49-2-116. School safety zones.
- § 49-2-117. Funding for school building improvements.
- § 49-2-118. Conflict resolution intervention programs.
- § 49-2-119. Diplomas for World War, Korean War or Vietnam War veterans.
- § 49-2-120. Prohibition against hazing.
- § 49-2-121. Inspection and evaluation program for indoor air quality in schools.
- § 49-2-122. Placement of automated external defibrillator (AED) devices in schools.
- § 49-2-123. [Repealed.]
- § 49-2-124. Universal mental health or socioemotional screening.
- § 49-2-125. Archival Protection Act of 2009.
- § 49-2-126. Early postsecondary course fund.
- § 49-2-127. Creation of city school system by municipality — Referendum.
- § 49-2-128. Policy to provide for an open enrollment period for transfer to schools with available space.
- § 49-2-129. Information on firearm ownership by student, parent, teacher, or LEA employee.
- § 49-2-130. Policy excusing student to attend released time course in religious moral instruction authorized — Requirements — Liability — Credit.
- § 49-2-131. Non-disclosure agreement during settlement for act of sexual misconduct prohibited — Assistance in obtaining new job prohibited.
- § 49-2-132. Membership in association that regulates interscholastic athletics prohibited unless compliant with open meetings laws — Closed meetings.
- § 49-2-133. Development of policy to implement program to reduce potential sources of lead contamination in drinking water in public schools — Periodic testing.
- § 49-2-134. Policies and procedures for funds raised for noneducational purposes.
- § 49-2-135. Development of before or after school programs in collaboration with 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations.
- § 49-2-201. Election or appointment.
- § 49-2-202. Members and meetings.
- § 49-2-203. Duties and powers.
- § 49-2-204. Debts — Penalty.
- § 49-2-205. Chair — Powers and duties.
- § 49-2-206. Executive committee — Powers and duties.
- § 49-2-207. Policy pamphlets.
- § 49-2-208. Tax-sheltered annuities.
- § 49-2-209. Insurance.
- § 49-2-210. School based decision making.
- § 49-2-211. Policy for student surveys, analyses or evaluations.
- § 49-2-212. Professional associations and lobbying expenditures to be included in board's budget — Required information.
- § 49-2-213. Removal of local board of education member by registered voters.
- § 49-2-301. Director of schools.
- § 49-2-302. [Reserved.]
- § 49-2-304. Teaching supervisors.
- § 49-2-305. Development and adoption of program to promote involvement of parents and guardians.
- § 49-2-401. Municipal school tax.
- § 49-2-402. Control of municipal schools.
- § 49-2-403. State funding.
- § 49-2-404. Charter powers.
- § 49-2-405. Use of school buildings and property.
- § 49-2-406. Reports to state.
- § 49-2-501. Abolishment of special school districts.
- § 49-2-502. Transfer of administration — Transition plans.
- § 49-2-503. Disposition of special school district funds.
- § 49-2-504. Persons residing outside boundaries — Eligibility to vote.
- § 49-2-601. Short title.
- § 49-2-602. Legislative intent.
- § 49-2-603. Part definitions.
- § 49-2-604. Adoption of policy concerning fundraising.
- § 49-2-605. Posting or publication of recognized school support organizations — Public inspection of forms, reports or financial statements.
- § 49-2-606. Collection of money.
- § 49-2-607. Disbursement of donations.
- § 49-2-608. Prohibited actions.
- § 49-2-609. Audit.
- § 49-2-610. Development of model financial policy.
- § 49-2-611. Initial registration and renewal fees.
- § 49-2-612. Charitable school foundation.
- § 49-2-701. Short title.
- § 49-2-702. Part definitions — Criteria considered when calculating whether an LEA is eligible to be declared a high performing school district.
- § 49-2-703. Designation as a high performing school district.
- § 49-2-704. Permitted and prohibited actions without approval when district designated as a high performing school district.
- § 49-2-1001. Operation of municipal or special district schools by county.
- § 49-2-1002. Transfer of municipal or special district schools to county.
- § 49-2-1101. Contracts authorized.
- § 49-2-1102. Powers of contracting boards.
- § 49-2-1103. Administration of schools — Funds.
- § 49-2-1104. Assistance of state officials.
- § 49-2-1201. Planning commission.
- § 49-2-1202. Consolidated board.
- § 49-2-1203. Director.
- § 49-2-1204. Rights of employees.
- § 49-2-1205. Transitional board.
- § 49-2-1206. Consolidation plan.
- § 49-2-1207. Powers of state regarding consolidation.
- § 49-2-1208. Construction.
- § 49-2-1252. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Unification educational planning commission.
- § 49-2-1253. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Comprehensive study.
- § 49-2-1254. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Preparation of consolidation plan.
- § 49-2-1255. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Consolidated boards of education.
- § 49-2-1256. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Director.
- § 49-2-1257. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Approval or rejection of plan.
- § 49-2-1258. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Issuance of bonds.
- § 49-2-1259. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Audit of boards.
- § 49-2-1260. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Adoption of local option sales tax rate.
- § 49-2-1261. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Budgeting, fiscal and purchasing procedures.
- § 49-2-1262. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Funding bonus.
- § 49-2-1263. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Powers and duties of department of education.
- § 49-2-1264. Multi-county consolidated school systems — Participation by municipal or special school districts.
- § 49-2-1265. Multi-county consolidated school system — Property tax.
- § 49-2-1266. Construction of §§ 49-2-1251 — 49-2-1265.
- § 49-2-1301. Short title.
- § 49-2-1302. Purpose.
- § 49-2-1303. “Public agency” defined.
- § 49-2-1304. Joint action — Agreements — State approval and monitoring.
- § 49-2-1305. Ancillary powers.
- § 49-2-1306. Recording of agreement — Legal actions involving parties.
- § 49-2-1307. Additional approval of affected agencies.
- § 49-2-1308. Rights preserved.
- § 49-2-2001. General provisions.
- § 49-2-2101. General provisions.
- § 49-3-101. General provisions.
- § 49-3-201. General provisions.
- § 49-3-202. Refusal of federal funding by local board.
- § 49-3-301. Short title.
- § 49-3-302. Part definitions.
- § 49-3-303. Funding procedure established.
- § 49-3-304. Part exclusive.
- § 49-3-305. Rules and regulations.
- § 49-3-306. State salary schedule — Computation — Pay supplement — Licensed personnel salaries.
- § 49-3-307. Basic education program calculation.
- § 49-3-308. Allocation of funds by LEA to educational facility — Prorated daily basis for student's length of stay.
- § 49-3-309. Transportation services.
- § 49-3-310. Textbooks and other instructional materials.
- § 49-3-311. Capital outlay.
- § 49-3-312. Substitute teachers.
- § 49-3-313. School lunch program.
- § 49-3-314. Distribution of state funds.
- § 49-3-315. Local tax levy — Special transportation tax levy and fund.
- § 49-3-316. Local fiscal accounting and reporting.
- § 49-3-317. Adjustments to reflect local changes.
- § 49-3-318. Career or technical education.
- § 49-3-319. Adult basic education.
- § 49-3-320. Grants-in-aid.
- § 49-3-321. [Repealed.]
- § 49-3-322. Contracts — Small businesses — Minority owned businesses.
- § 49-3-323. [Reserved.]
- § 49-3-352. Dedicated education fund.
- § 49-3-353. Conditions for receiving BEP funds.
- § 49-3-354. Distribution of BEP funds.
- § 49-3-355. Pupil transportation services — Funding through BEP.
- § 49-3-356. State and local contributions to BEPs funds — Equalization — Determination of fiscal capacity.
- § 49-3-357. Education trust fund of 1992.
- § 49-3-358. BEP account — Exemption from trustee's commission.
- § 49-3-359. BEP funding for teacher's supplies, duty-free lunch periods, and school nurses.
- § 49-3-360. Incentive grants.
- § 49-3-361. [Repealed.]
- § 49-3-362. Division of BEP funds allocated for county director of schools.
- § 49-3-363. Children for whose education the state is directly responsible.
- § 49-3-364. Employing building manager.
- § 49-3-365. Break-the-mold schools.
- § 49-3-366. [Reserved.]
- § 49-3-368. Funds for internet funding or connectivity — Administration — Eligibility — Rules and regulations.
- § 49-3-369. Funding of special school districts.
- § 49-3-370. Funding of educational services to children in residential mental health facilities.
- § 49-3-401. Short title.
- § 49-3-402. Legislative intent and declaration.
- § 49-3-404. Authority of trustees.
- § 49-3-405. Corpus of trust fund — Income — Minimum trust fund amount.
- § 49-3-406. Rules.
- § 49-3-407. Addition of state general fund surplus.
- § 49-3-408. Nonprofit corporation for administrative services.
- § 49-3-1001. Provisions supplementary.
- § 49-3-1002. Issuance and sale.
- § 49-3-1003. Deposit and payment of funds.
- § 49-3-1004. Use of funds.