(a) As used in this section, “patriotic society” or “society” means a group or organization listed in title 36 of the United StatesCode that is a youth membership organization with an educational purpose that aligns with the curriculum standards and promotes civic involvement.
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 49-6-305
Code: includes the Tennessee Code and all amendments and revisions to the code and all additions and supplements to the code. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
United States: includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
written: includes printing, typewriting, engraving, lithography, and any other mode of representing words and letters. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, the principal of each school shall allow representatives of a patriotic society the opportunity to speak with students during school hours to inform the students of how the patriotic society may further the student’s educational interest and civic involvement to better their schools, communities, and themselves.(c) The patriotic society shall be given only one (1) day at the beginning of each academic school year, as approved by the principal, for the society to speak to the students at the school for no more than ten (10) minutes.(d) The patriotic society shall provide verbal or written notice to the principal of the society’s intent to speak to the students. The principal shall provide verbal or written approval of the specific day and time for the society to address the students.
