49-6-8003 - Part definitions. - Tennessee Statutes

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.]