Chapter

Part 30 Higher Education Financial Accountability

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-101— Rules and regulations for admissions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-102— Waiver of fees and tuition for dependents of POWs or deceased veterans — Requirements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-103— Student loans
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-104— Deferred payments by students receiving assistance
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-105— Campus traffic control
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-106— Urban renewal adjacent to campus
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-107— Establishment of foundations — Code of ethics
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-108— Donations by local governments
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-109— In-service training funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-110— Curriculum — American history
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-111— Military career information
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-112— Skills for Jobs Act — Annual report regarding state workforce need projections and credential production
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-113— Disabled and elderly persons — Auditing or enrollment
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-114— Draft registration prerequisite to enrollment
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-115— Bartending schools — Instruction in alcohol abuse and effect
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-116— Full-time university and college employees — Tuition-free courses
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-117— Child sexual abuse courses
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-118— Police and other law enforcement officers
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-119— Children of public school teachers — Tuition discount
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-120— Confidentiality of research records and materials
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-121— Annual source reduction, recycling and waste management plan
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-122— Annual training required for employee who investigates sexual misconduct
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-123— Hazing prohibited
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-124— Jacob Nunley Act — Requirement of proving immunization against meningococcal disease — Exemptions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-125— Hepatitis B waiver form
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-126— Campus residential houses — Fraternities and sororities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-127— Section definitions — Group purchasing program
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-128— Fulfillment of obligations as president emeritus
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-129— Short title — Notification of law enforcement agency of a medically unattended death or of a report alleging rape — Joint investigation — Penalty
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-130— Reimbursement for airplane travel limited to standard coach fare
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-131— Eligibility for employment or promotion after serving on presidential search committee
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-132— Approval of expenditures by state building commission
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-133— Misrepresentation of academic credentials — Penalty
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-134— Reduction in work force
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-135— Policies on smoking at public institutions of higher education
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-136— Emergency keyed lock boxes in all student dormitories and other university housing next to functioning elevators
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-137— Instruction to raise awareness and prevent hate crimes and sexual offenses — Required for freshmen
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-138— Preference for admission to state residents
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-139— Wireless internet access in public postsecondary institutions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-140— Confidentiality of gift records
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-141— Minimizing cost of textbooks and course materials
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-142— Computer and network usage — Policy and deterrents to copyright infringement
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-143— Information in student directories — Solicitations and issuance of credit cards
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-144— Disclosure about transferability of credits
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-145— Development of student disclosure form
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-146— Disciplinary violations for use or possession of alcohol, controlled substance or controlled substance analogue — Notice to parents
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-147— Remedial and developmental courses — Coordination with two-year institutions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-148— Comparative education concepts
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-149— Kristen Azevedo Act — Criminal history check for employees of student housing
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-150— Reverse articulation or reverse transfer agreements between universities and community colleges
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-151— Exemption from physical quorum requirement for participation by electronic or other means
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-152— Early registration for military veterans
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-153— Interest and career inventories
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-154— Confidentiality of application and materials submitted with application for position of chief executive officer of public institution of higher education — Records of finalists
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-155— Dual credit courses
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-156— No discrimination or denial of recognition to student organization on basis of religious content of organization's speech — Restricting membership to persons professing the faith of the group is allowed
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-157— Adoption of policies that substantially burden students' free exercise of religion prohibited
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-158— Brian Byrge Act — Free tuition for certain community college system and colleges of applied technology employees
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-159— Cause of action against public institution of higher education for loss, damage, injury, or death from COVID-19 prohibited — Exceptions. [Repealed effective July 1, 2022. See Compiler's Note.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-160— Observances for Veterans Day on campuses of public higher education institutions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-161— Handgun carry policy of private institutions of higher education — Establishment — Rules and limitations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-162— Prohibition against residency of registered sexual offenders — Penalties
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-163— Possession and storage of firearms or firearms ammunition in accordance with § 39-17-1313 — Prohibition against disciplinary action
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-164— In-state tuition and fees to children of military parent who died in targeted attack in Tennessee — Definitions — Requirements — Eligibility
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-165— Protection of records related to alternative investments
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-166— Satisfaction of student debts and obligations required
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-167— Appointment of administrative judges and hearing officers to conduct contested cases — Training — Waiver of right to contested case hearing
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-168— Classification of spouse or dependent child of an active member of the United States armed forces transferred out of state on military orders as an in-state student for tuition purposes
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-169— Annual report detailing higher education opportunities available to eligible incarcerated individuals
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-170— Confidentiality of records maintained by intercollegiate athletics program. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-171— Homeless-student liaison — Plan to provide students access to housing resources
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-172— Suicide prevention plan for students, faculty, and staff
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-201— Creation
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-202— Duties
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-203— Schools within commission's jurisdiction — Contracts with private schools
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-204— Composition
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-205— Staff
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-206— Rights and status of other bodies preserved
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-207— Committee on postsecondary educational institutions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-208— Program — Recognition of university students for community involvement
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-209— Program — Recognition of college and university teachers for community involvement
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-210— Annual report
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-211— Financial disclosure of student activity fees
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-212— Code of ethics — Material violation — Hearing — Vacancy
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-213— Development of institute of public health
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-214— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-215— Audit of efficiencies
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-216— Confidential data or records of students enrolled in TICUA institutions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-217— Initiative on historically black colleges and universities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-218— Report on federal and state appropriations made for federal land-grant institutions of higher education
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-301— Academic Common Market
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-302— Optometry students
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-303— Medical students
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-401— Family practice training programs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-402— Preventive medicine training programs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-403— Sickle cell anemia research
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-404— General dentistry training programs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-501— Chairs of excellence endowment fund
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-502— Chairs of excellence program
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-503— Modification of the purpose for which chair established
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-601— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-602— Legislative declaration
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-603— Trust corporation — Formation
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-604— Trust corporation — Board of directors
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-605— Charitable trust — Disposition of funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-606— Contributions and gifts to fund
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-701— Special endowment trust fund — Contributions — Interest — Disposition of funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-801— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-802— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-803— Purpose
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-804— Board of trustees — Creation — Members
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-805— Board of trustees — Powers and duties
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-806— Tuition contracts
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-807— Educational services plan tuition contract
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-808— Educational investment plan
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-809— Tuition contract terms, limitations and disclosures
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-810— No promise or guarantee of admission, attendance or graduation — Costs covered
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-811— Contract termination or refund
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-812— Creation of the Tennessee college savings trust funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-813— Custodian of funds — Disbursements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-814— Investments
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-815— Powers of funds' trustees
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-816— Transaction of business — Nominees
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-817— Personal interest in investments prohibited
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-818— Delegation to state treasurer for implementation of policies
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-819— Authorization to contract for investment management services
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-820— Actuarial soundness of funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-821— Cooperation from other state agencies
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-822— Exemption of assets and benefits from taxation, execution, garnishment and assignment
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-823— Suspension or termination of plans
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-824— Effect of termination of plan on contract
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-825— Disclosure of personal information
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-826— Scholarship programs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-901— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-902— Legislative findings
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-903— Purposes of part
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-904— College savings bonds — Authorized — Taxation
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-905— College savings bonds — Discount — Maturity — Sale
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-906— College savings bonds — Plan of implementation
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-907— Evaluation of program
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1001— Purpose
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1002— Review of state legislative funding requests for public higher education
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1003— Part incorporated in policies and procedures of board of regents
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1101— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1102— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1103— Consent forms for release of confidential records
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1104— Pilot program
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1105— Notification of parents' rights to view student records
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1201— Legislative intent
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1202— Purpose of LEAP
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1203— Coordination of efforts in developing, administering and implementing a LEAP — Priorities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1204— Use of existing staff — Encouragement of enrollment
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1205— Curriculum and materials
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1206— Awarding grants
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1207— Authority to establish LEAPs — Achievement of outcomes
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1208— Creation in state treasury of a workforce advanced training fund — Appropriation of funds — Administration of fund
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1209— Annual report by department of economic and community development to the higher education commission and the department of labor and workforce development on workforce needs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1210— Reports by the higher education commission
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1211— Authority of the higher education commission to establish policies and guidelines and to promulgate rules and regulations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1212— Monitoring of program by the higher education commission — Periodic reporting by colleges of applied technology and community colleges
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1301— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1302— Legislative findings and intent
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1303— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1304— Veterans exempt from payment of out-of-state tuition or fees under certain conditions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1305— [Reserved.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1306— Designation of VETS campuses
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1307— Qualification criteria for VETS campuses
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1308— Listing of VETS campuses to be maintained on THEC website
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1309— VETS campuses to provide annual data to THEC
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1310— Identification and development of uniform methods to assess and maximize academic credit awarded for experience, education and training obtained during military service — Deadline for adoption of policies
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1401— Higher Education Foundation Investment Pool created
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1402— Request to participate in pool — Discontinuation of participation
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1403— Administration of pool
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1404— Investment and management of funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1405— Revolving account established for administrative costs — Administrative fees
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1406— Electronic transfer of funds authorized
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1501— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1502— Purpose of part
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1503— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1504— Authority of commission
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1505— Collection of annual fees
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1506— Complaint investigation and resolution
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1507— Approval as SARA institution — Revocation or withdrawal of approval — Forfeiture of fees
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1601— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1602— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1603— Public notice of proposed tuition and mandatory fee increase
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1604— Report regarding expenditures of revenues derived from tuition and fee increases
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1605— Predictive cost estimate to accompany student's letter of acceptance
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1606— Federal college financing plan
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1701— Applicability of part
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1702— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1703— Notice required to be given student accused of sexual misconduct — Temporary suspension not prohibited
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-1704— Policy requiring that process of disciplining student for sexual misconduct be free from conflicts of interest — Legal advice to multiple institutional employees not prohibited — Equivalent rights of alleged victim
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2001— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2002— Legislative intent
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2003— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2004— Exempt institutions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2005— Commission — Powers and duties
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2006— Minimum standards for authorization
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2007— Prohibited acts
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2008— Authorization to operate
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2009— Agent's permit
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2010— Denial, revocation or conditional issuance of authorization or permit — Noncompliance by institution
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2011— Complaints against institution or agent
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2012— Judicial review
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2013— Bond requirements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2014— Fees
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2015— Student loans
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2016— Closing of institution
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2017— Fines, penalties and enforcement
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2018— Tuition guaranty fund — Establishment — Board — Fees
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2019— Notification and internet posting of graduation, job placement and tuition information
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2020— Addendum to enrollment agreement regarding conditional basis of institution's authorization to operate
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2021— Use of word “college” in institution's name
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2022— Authorization to operate — Optional expedited authorization
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2023— Promulgation of rules to effectuate purpose of part
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2101— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2102— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2103— Authority — Procedure
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2104— Athlete agent — Registration required — Void contract
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2105— Registration as athlete agent — Application — Requirements — Reciprocal registration
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2106— Certificate of registration — Issuance or denial — Renewal
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2107— Suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew registration
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2108— Temporary registration
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2109— Registration and renewal fees
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2110— Required form of agency contract
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2111— Notice to educational institution
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2112— Student athlete's right to cancel
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2113— Required records
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2114— Prohibited conduct
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2115— Criminal penalty
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2116— Civil remedy
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2117— Civil penalty
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2118— Uniformity of application and construction
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2119— Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2120— Severability
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2121— Eligibility — Impairment of contract
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2122— Validity of existing permits
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2123— Violation — Cease and desist order — Civil penalty — Final order enforcement
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2124— Athletic scholarship — Influence to accept — Disclosure of relationship with institution — Violation — Penalty
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2125— Student loan default—Suspension, denial, and revocation of registration
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2201— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2202— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2203— Reporting of crime statistics
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2204— Failure to comply with requirements — Misdemeanor
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2205— Compilation of crime statistics — Distribution of annual report
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2206— Crime records to be kept by colleges and universities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2207— Reporting of students — Exception
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2301— Military reserve and national guard personnel
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2302— Students at state college or university — Absence for period in excess of thirty days because of active military service
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2303— Tennessee higher education commission — Rules
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2304— Tuition and fees charged to military reserve and national guard personnel who are mobilized for service
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2305— Excused absences for documented mandatory military service
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2401— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2402— Applicability of part
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2403— Legislative findings and declaration — Legislative intent
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2404— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2405— Policy regarding free speech
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2406— Policy on student-to-student harassment
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2407— Costs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2408— Measures imposing restrictions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2701— Establishment and operation of clinical and dispensary programs in speech pathology, speech therapy and audiology in state colleges and universities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2901— Legislative intent
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2902— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2903— Funding
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2904— Accomplishment of objectives — Memorandum of cooperation
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2905— Construction — Expenditure of funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-3001— Risk-based internal financial audits
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-3002— Flight log of state-owned airplane
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-3003— Restrictions on purchase of alcoholic beverages