§ 49-50-1202. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the content otherwise requires: “Art supplies” means any raw or processed material or manufactured product marketed or being represented by the manufacturer or repackager as being suitable for use in the demonstration or the creation of any work of visual or graphic art of any medium. These media may […]
§ 49-50-1203. Certification of Art Supplies as Nontoxic — Examination
For each academic year, art supplies purchased by any school or school district for use by students in kindergarten (K) and grades one through six (1-6) shall be certified nontoxic by the Arts and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) and shall bear the approved product (AP) or certified product (CP) seal certifying that the product is […]
§ 49-50-1204. Lists of Art Supplies Certified Nontoxic
The commissioner of education shall make access to the list of art supplies that are certified nontoxic by the Arts and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) available to all school districts in this state and shall make the list available to preschools, childcare centers and other businesses and organizations that involve children in the use of […]
§ 49-50-1401. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Education Truth in Reporting and Employee Protection Act of 1989.”
§ 49-50-1402. Purpose
The purpose of this part is to discourage persons, whether employed, elected or appointed, who are required to furnish statistical data, reports or other information to local or state departments, agencies or legislative bodies, from knowingly and willfully making or causing to be made any false or inaccurate compilation of statistical data, reports or information […]
§ 49-50-907. [reserved.]
Notwithstanding any provisions of this part to the contrary, the state board of education is authorized, during the implementation phase of this part, to undertake such action as may be necessary to assist in or encourage the development of public television service in the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol area. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, and in […]
§ 49-50-909. Funding
Appropriations in the amounts to be determined annually by the general assembly are authorized for the purposes of carrying out this part. The Tennessee public television council, in accordance with § 49-50-905(d)(3), has the responsibility for submitting budgetary requests for appropriations for the stations to the governor and the proper committees of the general assembly. […]
§ 49-50-910. Records — Audits
Any station that receives any grant under this part shall retain a complete set of business records for a period of not less than three (3) years following the date of the grant. These records are to be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices, and shall be in a form that is readily […]
§ 49-50-911. Prohibited State Influence — Stations Extended Enumerated Freedoms
No official of state government shall have the authority to attempt to influence the content of any individual program or series of programs or to influence the treatment of any subject by any eligible station as defined by this part. All eligible stations as defined in this part are extended the same protections of freedom […]
§ 49-50-912. Transfer of Employees’ Benefits
Any person who is employed by a state-owned educational television station as defined by § 8-35-119 may continue participation in the state insurance program by notifying the state insurance committee of the person’s intent to participate and by making the required employee payments for coverage. Notice shall be given within ninety (90) days of the […]