Part definitions

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-2903, under Tennessee Student Religious Liberty Act of 1997.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-2903

(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(5) “Student” means an individual attending a public school.

(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) “Student” means an individual attending a public school.