When a discipline policy or code of conduct has been adopted by a local board of education or charter school governing body, a copy must be posted on the LEA or school website. A copy must also be supplied to all school counselors, teachers, administrative staff, students, and parents.
Tennessee School Discipline Laws & Regulations: Communication of Policy
Tennessee School Discipline Laws & Regulations: Communication of Policy
Category: Codes of Conduct
Subcategory: Communication of Policy
State: Tennessee
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LAWS
49-6-2802. Policy regarding relocation of student – Use of reasonable or justifiable force – Intervention in physical altercation
(e) Each principal shall implement the policies and procedures of the local board of education or public charter school governing body, as applicable, relating to the authority of each teacher to relocate a student and shall disseminate such policies and procedures to the students, faculty, staff, and parents or guardians of students.
49-6-4007. Posting and distribution of discipline policy or code of conduct.
49-6-4503. Adoption of policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying by the school district.
(a) Each school district shall adopt a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying. School districts are encouraged to develop the policy after consultation with parents and guardians, school employees, volunteers, students, administrators and community representatives.
(b) School districts shall include in the policies:
(11) A statement of how the policy is to be publicized within the district, including a notice that the policy applies to behavior at school-sponsored activities. [...]
(c)(2) Each LEA shall also:
(A) At the beginning of the school year, make available to students and parents information relative to bullying prevention programs to promote awareness of the harmful effects of bullying and to permit discussion with respect to prevention policies and strategies.
49-6-7005. Improving parental involvement in children's education.
(d) Parenting classes in these parent involvement programs should provide parents with information and skills related to improving student performance. For example, these classes may address:
(7) The importance of school attendance and the consequences of truancy.
REGULATIONS
0520-01-02-.17. State attendance guidelines.
(5) Each local board of education shall adopt an attendance policy in accordance with the State Board's School Attendance Policy 4.100 that is firm, but fair; includes effective accounting and reporting procedures; accounts for extenuating circumstances; includes appeal procedures; and establishes and maintains alternative programs for students who fail to meet minimum attendance requirements.
(e) The attendance policy adopted by the local board of education shall be posted at each school, and school counselors shall be supplied copies for discussion with students. The policy shall be referenced in all school handbooks. All teachers, administrative staff, and parents/guardians shall be provided copies of the policy.