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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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)(1) A school shall not allow a minor student to become a member of a club or organization, or allow a minor student to participate in any activity of a club or organization, unless the student's parent or legal guardian first provides consent to the student's membership or participation in a dated, written consent.
(2) As used in this subsection (b), “minor student” means a student who is not eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 49. Education § 49-6-1031 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-49-education/tn-code-sect-49-6-1031/
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