49-11-501 - Legislative intent. - Tennessee Statutes

49-11-501. Legislative intent.

(a)  The general assembly finds and declares that it is beneficial for educational institutions to be innovative and develop new programs to provide the best education possible for the citizens of this state.

(b)  The general assembly further finds and declares that it is within the public interest to establish a program in Hamilton County to provide comprehensive educational opportunities to determine if this is a feasible alternative to separate institutions for specialized education.

(c)  (1)  It is the intent of the general assembly that such new approach to vocational education should not reduce or diminish the emphasis on vocational education.

     (2)  The program, under the guidance and authority of the board of regents, should be without reduction in the amount of time that the student spends in practical work and study in shop areas.

     (3)  The program should also be without increases in the admission standards or admission or enrollment fees that are equivalent to standards of colleges and universities.

[Acts 1981, ch. 244, § 2; 1983, ch. 260, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-2650.]