Tennessee § 49-6-8104 - No graduation requirement to prevent early graduation.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-6-8104 — No graduation requirement to prevent early graduation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-6-8104. No graduation requirement to prevent early graduation.
The state board of education or a local board of education shall not impose graduation requirements that would prohibit a student who is pursuing an early graduation program under § 49-6-8103 from completing high school in less than four (4) years. This section shall not apply in any county having a population of not less than one hundred eighty-three thousand one hundred (183,100) nor more than one hundred eighty-three thousand two hundred (183,200), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Acts 2011, ch. 488, § 5; 2012, ch. 1077, § 2; T.C.A., § 49-6-8304 Code Commission Notes. This section was renumbered from § 49-6-8304 to § 49-6-8104 by the authority of the Code Commission in 2020. Compiler's Notes. For tables of U.S. decennial populations of Tennessee counties, see Volume 13 and its supplement. Attorney General Opinions. Acts 2012, ch. 1077, codified at T.C.A. §§ 49-6-8103(i) and 49-6-8104(b) , which exempts from coverage of the “Move on When Ready Act” any county having a population of not less than 183,100 nor more than 183,200 according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent census, would likely be found unconstitutional as invalid class legislation. OAG 13-37, 2013 Tenn. AG LEXIS 38 (5/2/13).
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 49-6-8104
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-6-8104 cover?
Section 49-6-8104 ("No graduation requirement to prevent early graduation.") 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.
How do I cite Tennessee § 49-6-8104?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-6-8104" (Tennessee). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Tennessee official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Tennessee attorney.
How does Tennessee § 49-6-8104 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Tennessee can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Tennessee.