2023 Tennessee Code
Title 49 - EDUCATION (§§ 49-1-NEW — 49-50-1703)
Chapter 6 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 49-6-101 — 49-6-8106)
Part 29 - TENNESSEE STUDENT RELIGIOUS LIBERTY ACT OF 1997 (§§ 49-6-2901 — 49-6-2907)
Section 49-6-2903 - Part definitions

Universal Citation:
TN Code § 49-6-2903 (2023)
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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

  • (1) "Establishment clause" means the portion of the first amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws respecting an establishment of religion;
  • (2) "Free exercise clause" means the portion of the first amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws prohibiting the free exercise of religion;
  • (3) "Free speech clause" means the portion of the first amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws abridging the freedom of speech;
  • (4) "Public school" means any school that:
    • (A) Is operated by the state, a political subdivision of the state or governmental agency within the state; and
    • (B) Receives state financial assistance; and
  • (5) "Student" means an individual attending a public school.

Acts 1997, ch. 422, § 1.


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