§ 49-5-209. Teacher's bill of rights.

TN Code § 49-5-209 (2019) (N/A)

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(a) For purposes of this section, “educator” means any teacher, principal, supervisor, or other individual required by law to hold a valid license of qualification for employment in the public schools of this state.

(b) An educator has the right to:

(1) Be treated with civility and respect;

(2) Have his or her professional judgment and discretion respected;

(3) Report any errant, offensive, or abusive content or behavior of students to school officials or appropriate agencies;

(4) Provide students with a classroom and school in which the educators, students, the property of the educator and students, and peers will be safe;

(5) Defend themselves and their students from physical violence or physical harm pursuant to § 49-6-4008;

(6) Share information regarding a student's educational experience, health, or safety with the student's parent or legal guardian unless otherwise prohibited by state law or the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), (20 U.S.C. § 1232g);

(7) Review all instructional material or curriculum prior to those materials being utilized for instruction of students; and

(8) Not be required to use their personal money to appropriately equip a classroom.

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