Tennessee § 49-2-214 Authority to open or close school to in-person learning and instruction during state of emergency

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§ 49-2-214 — Authority to open or close school to in-person learning and instruction during state of emergency

Tennessee § 49-2-214

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-214 (2026).

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(a)During an emergency as defined in § 58-2-101 , local boards of education may consult with the state and local health departments when determining whether to open or close a school to in-person learning and instruction.

(b)Notwithstanding an executive order issued by the governor or an order issued by a local health board or other public health official, a local board of education has the sole authority to open or close a school to in-person learning and instruction during an emergency as defined in § 58-2-101 . A local board of education may delegate the authority to open or close a school to in-person learning and instruction to the director of schools.

(c)Notwithstanding subsection (b), during an emergency as defined in § 58-2-101 , if the governor issues an executive order with st

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(a) During an emergency as defined in § 58-2-101 , local boards of education may consult with the state and local health departments when determining whether to open or close a school to in-person learning and instruction. (b) Notwithstanding an executive order issued by the governor or an order issued by a local health board or other public health official, a local board of education has the sole authority to open or close a school to in-person learning and instruction during an emergency as defined in § 58-2-101 . A local board of education may delegate the authority to open or close a school to in-person learning and instruction to the director of schools. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), during an emergency as defined in § 58-2-101 , if the governor issues an executive order with statewide applicability that requires schools to be open for in-person learning and instruction, then the executive order supersedes the authority granted in subsection (b).