0520-01-12-.01
Scope Of Rules
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0520-01-12-.01
(1)
Each Local Education Agency (LEA) shall be responsible for providing educational services
to all students detained for longer than seventy-two (72) hours in a Center located in the
LEA’s jurisdiction, as set forth below in Rule 0520-01-12-.03.
(2)
A Center shall be considered within an LEA’s jurisdiction when the Center is within the
geographic boundaries of the LEA, and the LEA can serve the educational needs for the
grade level of the student located at the Center. In the event the Center is located within the
geographic boundaries of an LEA that cannot serve the educational needs for the grade level
of the students incarcerated, the Center shall be within the jurisdiction of the LEA serving the
county in which the Center is located, unless an agreement between LEAs states otherwise.
In the event of any dispute between LEAs, the Department of Education shall determine
which LEA is responsible for providing educational services.
(3)
Educational services may be provided directly by the LEA, through contract, or through other
methods deemed appropriate by the LEA and approved by the Department.