Tennessee § 49-6-405 - Promotion and graduation.
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§ 49-6-405. Promotion and graduation.
Upon the completion of a junior high school course of study, pupils shall be given certificates of promotion to the next grade of the school system. On completion of a course of study in a senior high school, as provided in this part, pupils shall be given diplomas of high school graduation. If a high school pupil of senior class status is within two (2) or fewer credits of completion of a course of study that qualifies the pupil for high school graduation at the time of the high school graduation ceremony, the high school may compile a list of those pupils who may be recognized at the graduation ceremony in accordance with policy established by the local school board. If there are foreign exchange students in a high school, the local school board shall provide for the recognition of those students during the high school graduation ceremony. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 14; Shan. Supp., § 1487a100; Code 1932, § 2391; Acts 1931, ch. 71, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 2393.13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-1116; Acts 1985, ch. 367, § 1. Cross-References. Requirement for successful completion of proficiency test to receive full diploma, § 49-6-6001 . Signing by county director of schools, § 49-2-301 . Attorney General Opinions. Correspondence school diploma not a high school diploma, 98-071 (3/26/98).
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