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2021 Tennessee Code
Title 49 - Education
Chapter 6 - Elementary and Secondary Education
Part 4 - Junior and Senior High Schools Generally
§ 49-6-405. Promotion and Graduation
Universal Citation: TN Code § 49-6-405 (2021)
- Upon the completion of a junior high school course of study, pupils shall be given certificates of promotion to the next grade of the school system.
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- On completion of a course of study in a senior high school, as provided in this part, pupils shall be given diplomas of high school graduation.
- If a high school pupil of senior class status is within two (2) or fewer credits of completion of a course of study that qualifies the pupil for high school graduation at the time of the high school graduation ceremony, the high school may compile a list of those pupils who may be recognized at the graduation ceremony in accordance with policy established by the local school board.
- If there are foreign exchange students in a high school, the local school board shall provide for the recognition of those students during the high school graduation ceremony.
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