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§ 49-6-1031. Extracurricular activities.

TN Code § 49-6-1031 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Each school shall notify the parents or legal guardians of all clubs and organizations available to students attending such school by prominently displaying the information in the school's student handbook, or other standard or policy guidebook that contains the policies and procedures of the school and is distributed annually. The list shall include:

(1) The names of the clubs and organizations, including any abbreviations or acronyms;

(2) The mission and purpose of the clubs and organizations;

(3) All financial requirements associated with membership in the club or organization; and

(4) Notification of the option set forth in subsection (b) to prohibit a student from participating in any club or organization.

(b) No school shall permit a student to become a member or participate in any activities of a club or organization if the parent or legal guardian of such student has tendered a written communication prohibiting such student from such membership or participation. In order to be valid, the written communication shall be signed and dated by the parent or legal guardian.

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