Search results
The Tennessee State Board of Education establishes rules and policies governing all aspects of K-12 education necessary for the success of individual children, their communities and the state of Tennessee.
This report includes all legislation impacting pre-K-12 education passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in the 2024 legislative session. This report also contains a link to the Public Chapter and the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) contact who may provide helpful information related to each new law. © Tennessee Department of Education.
A child entering kindergarten must be five years old on or before August 15. (Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-201(b)(3)). While children do not have to enroll in school at five years of age, they must enroll no later than their sixth birthday. (Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3001(c)(1) and State Board of Education (SBE) Rule 0520-01- 02-.17(1)).
20 cze 2016 · In Tennessee, children between the ages of six and 17 must attend school. Exceptions include those who have graduated or earned a GED, those who are physically or mentally unable to perform school duties, and those whose conduct is disruptive to the school environment.
18 sie 2019 · (a) A classroom teacher with an endorsement in elementary education or early childhood education is eligible to teach any subject, including art, music, and physical education in the grades covered by the endorsement as part of the teacher’s re gular classroom
30 cze 2021 · children from birth to five (5) years of age, the Tennessee Early Learning Development Standards is adopted by the State Board of Education for guidance in appropriate learning expectations.
25 cze 2024 · From requiring cardiac devices to new school safety grant programs, here are some of the education-related laws that take effect July 1 in Tennessee.
