Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-2211: Commission independent of department of education - Limitation on department's role in textbook adoption process

The commission shall maintain independence from the department of education. The department's role in the textbook adoption process is strictly limited. The department shall not perform any duties as part of the textbook adoption process other than the duties specifically assigned to the department in §§ 49-6-2201 - 49-6-2203.