49-15-105 - Participation by education partners. - Tennessee Statutes

49-15-105. Participation by education partners.

(a)  Any or all of the following education partners may participate in the development of a cooperative innovative program under this chapter that is targeted to high school students who would benefit from accelerated academic instruction:

     (1)  A public postsecondary institution other than the applicant public postsecondary institution;

     (2)  A private college or university located in this state;

     (3)  A private business or organization; or

     (4)  The county legislative body in the county in which the program is located.

(b)  The education partners listed in subsection (a) that participate shall:

     (1)  Jointly apply with the LEA and the applicant public postsecondary institution to establish a cooperative innovative program under this chapter;

     (2)  Be identified in the application; and

     (3)  Sign the written agreement under § 49-15-104(b).

[Acts 2007, ch. 459, § 1.]