Tennessee · Statutes
Chapter 5
143 sections
143 sections
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-101Basic requirements
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-102Alternative licensure for instructors who have taught for military community college
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-103Award of additional professional development points for certain teachers
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-104Director of schools
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-105Alteration of licenses
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-106Temporary teaching permits - Limited license to continue teaching pursuant to current temporary permit
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-107Blind or visually limited teachers
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-108Jurisdiction of state board of education
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-109Reciprocity
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-110Eligibility requirements for practitioner occupational teaching license
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-111Educational assistants
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-112Licensure to teach in grades nine through twelve for person who has taught at eligible postsecondary institution
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-113Petition for waiver of requirement for renewal of teacher's license
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-114Temporary teaching permits - Eligibility for temporary permits - Examination for issuance of permit - Clinical requirements
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-115Requirements for provision of technical or industry instruction - Instructor subject to investigation
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-201Duties of teachers
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-202Advocacy of revolution
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-203Change in school organization - Teacher's rights preservedRepealed
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-204Tuition reimbursement for licensing renewal courses
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-205Professional leave to serve on boards or commissions
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-206Service on state boards without loss of compensation or benefits
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-207Loans to teachers for master or doctoral level degrees
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-208Reporting inaccuracies, errors, or potentially inflammatory material in textbooks and instructional materials
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-209Educator's Bill of Rights
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-301Nonteachers eligible for public office
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-302School counselors and school teachers
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-303LEA employees - Service on state boards without loss of compensation or benefits
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-401Employment and assignment generally
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-402Salary ratings
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-403Teachers - Licenses required
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-404Teachers - Physical examination
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-405Teachers - Loyalty oaths
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-406Employment application, offer and acceptance
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-407[Repealed]Repealed
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-408Teachers - Contracts
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-409Continuation of service unless notice of dismissal or failure of reelection sent
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-410Teachers - Moonlighting
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-411Teachers - Resignations - Breach of contract
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-412Schools required to have principal
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-413Investigation of applicants for teaching or child care positions
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-414Emergency first-aid personnel - Employee volunteers - Training
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-415Subpoena power of state board of education
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-416Agricultural education programs on twelve-month basis
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-417Automatic revocation of licensure for certain criminal offenses
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-418Grant of release-time to professional employees to hold office as a representative of a local professional employees' organization
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-419Assessment of costs
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-501Part definitions
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-502Construction with other statutes
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-503Tenure
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-504Probation
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-506Local standards may apply
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-508Breach of contract - Effect on tenure
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-509Teacher transferred to another systemRepealed
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-510Transfers within system
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-511Dismissal or suspension of teachers - Causes for dismissal - Position reduction - Written notice - Preferred list for employment - Convictions - License revocation
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-512Dismissal or suspension - Hearing - Appeal
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-513Judicial review
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-514Merger of local with state tenure system
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-515Establishment of system for teachers not previously covered
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-601Short title - Statement of purpose
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-602Part definitions
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-603Rights of professional employees
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-604Rights preservedRepealed
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-605Representatives
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-606Unlawful acts
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-607Strikes - Remedies
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-608Scope of conferencing
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-609Memorandum of understanding
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-701State board of education - Rules and regulations
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-702Application for leave
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-703Director's action on application
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-704Term and extension of leave
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-705Teacher's reinstatement after leave
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-706Teacher not returning after leave
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-707Pay while on leave
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-708Effect of leave on teacher's rights
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-709Substitute teachers
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-710Sick leave - Accumulation and use
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-711Personal and professional leave - Accumulation and use
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-712Part-time leaves
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-713Legislative service leave
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-714Payment procedures for employees injured by violent acts during the scope of employment - Policies and procedures - Section definitions
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-715Leave to hold statewide office of a professional employees' association
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-716Leave not charged when school closed for unexpected events - Exception for virtual instruction
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-801Short title
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-802Part definitions
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-803Establishment
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-804Trustees
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-805Rules and regulations
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-806Participation
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-807Leave contributions
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-808Use of bank
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-809Loss of benefits
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-810Dissolution of bank
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-811Participation of nonteacher employees of LEA in teachers' sick leave bank
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-901Establishment of fund
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-902Rules and regulations
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-903"Teacher" defined
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-904Maximum annuity - Contribution rates
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-905Deficiencies in contributions