§ 49-6-8003. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Establishment clause” means the portion of the first amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws respecting an establishment of religion; “Free exercise clause” means the portion of the first amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws prohibiting the free exercise of […]
§ 49-6-8004. Rights of Employees
A school employee shall have the right to carry out an activity described in any of subdivisions (b)(1)-(4); provided, that the school employee: Does not interfere with the rights of other school employees; Does not disrupt the educational process; Does not harass other persons or coerce other persons to participate in the activity; and Does […]
§ 49-6-8005. Construction With First Amendment Establishment Clause
Nothing in this part shall be construed to affect, interpret or in any way address the establishment clause. The specification of religious liberty or free speech rights in this part shall not be construed to exclude or limit religious liberty or free speech rights otherwise protected by federal, state or local law.
§ 49-6-8006. Employees Should Not Violate First Amendment Establishment Clause
Nothing in this part shall be construed to support, encourage or permit a school employee to lead, direct or encourage any religious or antireligious activity in violation of that portion of the first amendment of the United States constitution prohibiting laws respecting an establishment of religion.
§ 49-6-8101. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Move on When Ready Act.”
§ 49-6-8102. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “AP” means the advanced placement program offered by the college board; “Conditional entry” means a student has met the requirements of § 49-6-8103, but the student is subject to completing existing academic requirements for admission into a specific program at the public four-year institution in […]
§ 49-6-6013. Administration of Tcap Tests in Paper Format — Online Verification Test
Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) tests administered in the 2019-2020 school year must be administered in paper format. Before TCAP tests are administered in the 2020-2021 school year, each LEA shall participate in an online verification test conducted by the department of education. The commissioner of education shall determine, based on the results of the […]
§ 49-6-6014. Tcap Tests Not Required in Spring of 2019-2020 School Year
Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) tests, which include, but are not limited to, TNReady assessments, English learner assessments, alternate TCAP assessments, and end-of-course examinations, shall not be required in the spring of the 2019-2020 school year. This section does not prohibit an LEA or school from voluntarily administering TCAP tests to students in the 2019-2020 […]
§ 49-6-6101. Improvement and Coordination of Services
The state departments of education, mental health and substance abuse services, and intellectual and developmental disabilities shall take the following actions to improve and coordinate services for behavioral/emotionally disordered children. Any policy change required as a result of these actions will be presented to the state board of education for review and approval: Delineation of […]
§ 49-6-7001. General Provisions
This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Parent Educational Participation Act.” It may be the duty of the board of education of each school district to develop a program for the voluntary participation of parents in the educational and teaching process at the school in which the parent has a child […]