Chapter

Part 12 Tennessee Educators Protection Act

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-101— System established
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-102— Administration generally
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-103— Title definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-104— Maximum class size — Waiver — Split-grade classes
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-105— Completion of school year when parent relocated
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-106— Best practices clearinghouse
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-107— Commission on education recovery and innovation — Role — Membership — Reporting — Termination. [Effective until July 1, 2022.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-201— Powers and duties of the commissioner
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-202— Divisions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-203— Waiver of state board rules
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-204— Driver education and training courses in public schools
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-205— Support and assistance for family life education
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-206— Preschool/parenting learning centers for teen parents
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-207— Innovative educational programs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-208— Form for student to report allergy
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-209— Management information system
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-210— Standards of fiscal accountability
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-211— Annual report by commissioner
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-212— Fiscal analysis required of any policy, rule, or regulation that will financially impact an LEA
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-213— Technical assistance
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-214— Safe schools — Advisory guidelines
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-215— Training for teachers relating to attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-216— Report on academic performance of historically underserved student groups
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-217— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-218— Establishment of guidelines for release of education data for research purposes
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-219— Advisory guidelines for reporting DUI-related deaths of minors
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-220— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-221— Policy on use of internet — Filing of policy — Contents
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-222— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-223— Asthma — Development of comprehensive state plan — Report
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-224— Education Pays Act — Award of rewards — Funding
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-225— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-226— Adoption of core standards in subjects beyond math and English language arts prohibited
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-227— Compilation of list of laws related to rights of students, parents, or legal guardians — Posting of list on department website
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-228— School grading system — State report card — Implementation — Notice
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-229— Dyslexia screening procedures — School based problem solving team — Dyslexia advisory council
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-230— Development of training programs for adverse childhood experiences
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-231— Student support collaborative
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-232— State plan for computer science education
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-301— Composition — Chair — Meetings
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-302— Powers and duties of board — Confidentiality of records — Standards, policies, recommendations and actions subject to appropriations — Teacher evaluation advisory committee — Duty-free teacher time — Confidentiality and integrity of statewide tests — Ungraded and unstructured classes — Educator diversity — Uniform clothing — Standards for child care — Payment of career ladder supplements — Final disciplinary actions on educator licenses
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-303— Lease of land to fraternities and sororities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-304— Acquisition of federal surplus property
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-305— Executive director — Staff
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-306— Goals
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-307— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-308— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-309— No educational standards to be imposed by federal government — Adoption of state educational standards — Joining testing consortium — Use of collected data
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-310— Implementation of process to review and replace Common Core State Standards — Cancellation of memorandum of understanding
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-311— Appointment of standards review and development committees and advisory teams — Website for public comment — Recommendations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-312— Standards recommendation committee — English language arts and mathematics — Confirmation of appointments
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-313— Standards recommendation committee — Science and social studies
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-314— Responsibility of LEAs in developing instructional programs under state standards
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-315— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-401— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-402— Implementation of program — Methods and materials
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-403— Training of law enforcement officers
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-404— State board of education — Powers
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-405— Similar and comparable programs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-406— Use of funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-407— Duties of department of safety — Drug abuse programs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-408— Statewide DARE club established — Purpose
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-501— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-502— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-503— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-504— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-505— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-506— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-507— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-508— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-509— — 49-1-519. [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-520— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-601— Assignment of student for purpose of calculating graduation rate
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-602— Performance designations for LEAs based on performance goals and measures
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-603— Value added assessment system
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-604— Mixed model methodologies
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-605— Annual estimates of school district effects on student progress in grades three through eight (3-8)
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-606— Annual estimates of teacher effects on student progress in grades three through eight (3-8)
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-607— Noncompliance with security guidelines for TCAP or successor test
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-608— Subject matter tests for secondary schools — Initiation of value added assessment
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-609— Exclusion of student performance on assessments administered in 2020-2021 school year to assess student readiness for postsecondary education — Exception for higher performance designation for the school or LEA
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-610— New test questions — Formative assessment question banks
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-611— Reports — Removal or appointment of school board members
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-612— Alternate assessment for students with cognitive disabilities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-613— Annual school improvement plans
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-614— Achievement school district
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-615— Establishment of the teacher professional development fund
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-616— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-617— Development of policy by which student scores on achievement tests comprise percentage of final grade in certain subjects in grades three through eight — Optional policy for grades nine through twelve
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-618— Establishment of review period for verification of accountability data files and determinations prior to public release
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-701— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-702— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-703— Duties of board
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-704— Right of parents and guardians to inspect their children's educational records — Model student records policy for LEAs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-705— LEAS and schools not to collect certain individual student data
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-706— Written consent required prior to collection of certain individual student biometric data
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-707— Status of collection of student data existing on July 1, 2014
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-708— Student online personal protection act
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-801— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-802— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-803— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-804— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-901— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-902— General assembly findings relative to student literacy — State policy
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-903— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-904— Identification of schools with low reading scores
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-905— Foundational literacy skills for students kindergarten to grade three (K-3) — Use of textbooks and instructional materials from approved list — Administration of universal reading screeners — Notification to parents of reading deficiency — Foundational literacy skills plan
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-906— Professional development courses on foundational literacy for teachers
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-907— Early grades reading report
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-908— Reporting requirement regarding analysis of literacy, literacy instruction and affordability of educator preparation providers
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-909— Competitive procurement policy
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1001— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1002— Guidelines and standards — Requirements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1003— State grant program
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1004— Amount and availability of funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1005— Authorized uses for funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1006— Funds subject to audit
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1007— Report — Publication
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1101— Approval of certain child care programs by commissioner
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1102— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1103— Basis for approval — Regulations — Certificate application — Temporary certificate — Non-transferability of certificate — Transfer of operation to circumvent approval laws or regulations — Issuance of extended certificate
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1104— Injunctions against unapproved operations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1105— Criminal violations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1106— Inspection of persons or entities providing child care
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1107— Investigation of complaints regarding violations — Probation — Appeal procedures — Orders of assessment — Civil penalties, suspension, denial, and revocation of certificates
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1108— Annual report
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1109— Collaboration with department of human services for training — Funding and technical assistance
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1201— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1202— Legislative findings — Applicability
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1203— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1204— Immunity from civil liability for acts or reports relating to students
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1205— No liability for punitive or exemplary damages for acts or omissions that occur within course and scope of employment
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1206— Civil action for damages by employee
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1207— Insurance not waiver of defense
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-1208— Scope of part