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Home » US Law » 2021 Tennessee Code » Title 49 - Education » Chapter 6 - Elementary and Secondary Education » Part 12 - Junior and Senior High Schools — Curriculum

§ 49-6-1201. General Provisions

The course of study to be taught in every high school authorized by part 4 of this chapter shall be adopted by the board of education on the recommendation of the director of schools; provided, that the course or courses shall be in accord with those adopted by the state board of education and should […]

§ 49-6-1202. American History and Government

Every four-year high school that receives public funds from city, county or state governments shall require every student to have at least one (1) year of instruction in American history and government, preferably in the fourth year. Any student in any of the designated schools who fails or refuses to take the subjects named in […]

§ 49-6-1203. Federal and State Constitutions

A treatise on the history and interpretation of the constitution of the United States approved or adopted by the state board of education is required to be taught in the high schools of this state. It is the duty of the state board of education and all local boards of education to cause to be […]

§ 49-6-1205. Free Enterprise System

The state board of education shall establish a program of instruction for the public high schools on the essentials of the free enterprise system. Instruction shall be given in accordance with the course of study prescribed by the state board of education for at least one (1) semester, equal to one-half (½) unit of credit. […]

§ 49-6-1206. Reserve Officer Training

In high schools offering programs of reserve officer training, a student may, at the student’s discretion, substitute credit earned in the reserve officer training program for required credit in lifetime wellness.

§ 49-6-1207. Elective Credits in Association With Nonprofit Organizations

LEAs are authorized to offer elective credits or credits in the technical prep high school curriculum through cooperative agreements with nonprofit organizations under the following terms and conditions: The local board of education must approve all cooperative agreements, which must be in writing and must include, but not be limited to: The name of the […]

§ 49-6-1209. High School Credit for Military Basic Training

If, during high school, a student enlists in a branch of the United States military or in the national guard through the military delayed entry program, the national guard split training option or other similar early entry program and completes basic training before graduation from high school, then the student shall receive high school credit […]

§ 49-6-1210. Internship Programs

LEAs are authorized to offer internship programs for elective credits in the high school curriculum through cooperative agreements with local or state governments in the geographical area served by the LEA. An internship program must be a minimum of six (6) weeks and may be offered during the summer or the school year.