Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-1263: Multi-county consolidated school systems - Powers and duties of department of education

The department of education and the commissioner of education are vested with the following powers and duties respecting the consolidation of school systems:

(1) Formulate recommended policies and practices for conducting the consolidation programs;

(2) Develop suggested methods of procedure and a manual as guides for use by the planning commissions;

(3) Provide professional assistance in consolidation studies and development of consolidation proposals;

(4) Appraise reports of studies made by the planning commissions and examine plans for consolidation, recommending changes or modifications where deemed desirable; and

(5) Afford financial assistance that may be required by counties in effecting consolidation, within limits of funds available for such purposes.