Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-8003: Part definitions

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: (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. Acts 1999, ch. 334, § 1.

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: (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

(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.