Tennessee § 49-5-419 - Assessment of costs.
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§ 49-5-419. Assessment of costs.
When a final order is issued following a contested case hearing in which a teacher or administrator is issued a formal reprimand or the teacher's or administrator's license is denied, non-renewed, suspended, or revoked based on the teacher's or administrator's misconduct, the state board of education may assess costs directly related to the hearing against the teacher or administrator. The state board must determine the appropriate amount of any costs to be assessed against a teacher or administrator pursuant to this section, and any costs assessed must be reasonable. The state board shall promulgate rules to govern the assessment of costs against a teacher or administrator under this section pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, part 2. Acts 2020, ch. 734, § 1. Effective Dates. Acts 2020, ch. 734, § 2. June 22, 2020.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 49-5-419
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-5-419 cover?
Section 49-5-419 ("Assessment of costs.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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