As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Establishment clause” means the portion of the first amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws respecting an establishment of religion;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 49-6-8003

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Public school: means any school that:
    (A) Is operated by the state, a political subdivision of the state or governmental agency within the state. See Tennessee Code 49-6-8003
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. 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
(2) “Free exercise clause” means the portion of the first amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws prohibiting the free exercise of religion;
(3) “Free speech clause” means the portion of the first amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws abridging the freedom of speech;
(4) “Public school” means any school that:

(A) Is operated by the state, a political subdivision of the state or governmental agency within the state; and
(B) Receives state financial assistance; and
(5) “School employee” means an individual employed on a full-time or part-time basis by a public school.
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