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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.
A: The Kindergarten age requirement of turning 5 on or before August 15 is set in state law, T.C.A. § 49-6-201. However, another law, T.C.A. § 49-6-3001(b)(2)(B), allows school districts some flexibility in allowing students who are close to the age cut-off to enroll in Kindergarten early:
9 kwi 2020 · The compulsory attendance law requires all children in Tennessee to attend school between six (6) and seventeen (17) years of age, both inclusive. T.C.A. §§ -6-3001 and 49
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.
Note the citation of the section of law you're looking for, click on the TCA link below, then follow the directions for locating Chapter 49, Education. Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Alternative education programs TCA 49-1-207
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 assignment.
28 lis 2013 · A preschool, school-age care or child care program is in accordance with the provisions of the law and the requirements (rules) of the State Board of Education. Approval is not transferable from one location to another or from one agency to another.
