Part Definitions

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Education
  4. Elementary and Secondary Education
  5. Tennessee Student Religious Liberty Act of 1997
  6. Part Definitions

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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;
  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:
    1. Is operated by the state, a political subdivision of the state or governmental agency within the state; and
    2. Receives state financial assistance; and
  5. “Student” means an individual attending a public school.


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