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Tennessee Compulsory Education Laws
More Information on Compulsory Education Laws
| Code Section | 49-6-3001, et seq. |
| Age at Which School Attendance is Required | Between 6 and 17 inclusive |
| Exceptions to Attendance Requirements | Child has graduated high school or has GED; physical/mental incapacity; mentally or physically incapacitated to perform school duties; child is 17 and conduct is detrimental to good order and benefit of other children; home school or nonpublic school instruction |
| Home School Provisions | Approved by local education agency; teacher/parent must have at least GED for teaching K-8, baccalaureate degree for 9-12; give notice; maintain records; at least 4 hours per day; standardized tests taken; parents associated with church-related school organizations exempt from requirements |
| Penalties on Parents for Noncompliance | After notice and failure to comply, judge may fine up to $50 or 5 hours community service; class C misdemeanor |
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