Laws, Rules, and Policies
The following laws pertaining to textbooks in Tennessee can be found by searching Tennessee Code at Lexis Nexis.
Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 310 Textbook and other instructional supplies
- 49-3-310. Textbooks and other instructional materials. —
Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 22 Textbooks
- 49-6-2201. State textbook and instructional materials quality commission.
- 49-6-2202. Listing of approved textbooks and instructional materials.
- 49-6-2203. Contracts with publishers.
- 49-6-2204. Distribution of contracted textbooks and instructional materials.
- 49-6-2205. Emergency rules for textbook adoption.
- 49-6-2206. Use of unapproved books and instructional materials.
- 49-6-2207. Adoption of textbooks and instructional materials by local board.
- 49-6-2208. Disposal of surplus textbooks and instructional materials.
- 49-6-2209. Existing contracts preserved.
- 49-6-2210. Reserved
- 49-6-2211 Student access to textbooks
Rules of the State Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission
0520-5-1 Supplement to Contract-Policies of Tennessee State Textbook Commission
State Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission Policies
Commission Objectives & Operations:
- 1.100: Objectives of the State Review Process Oct. 6, 2014
- Policy 1.100 revision (9-18-17)
- Policy 1.100 revision (9-18-17)
- 1.200: Role and Responsibilities of the CommissionOct. 6, 2014
- 1.300: Textbook Commission Meetings PolicyOct. 6, 2014
- 1.400: Textbook Commission Meetings Rules of OrderOct. 6, 2014
Publishers:
- 2.500: Publisher Bid Corrections - March 27, 2017
- 2.100: Publishers - Oct. 6, 2014
- 2.200: Textbook And Instructional Materials Samples Policy - Oct. 6, 2014
- 2.300: Policies And Procedures For Free Materials & Samples - Oct. 6, 2014
- 2.400: Publisher Corrective Action Plan
Substitutions:
- 3.100: Emergency Substitution Apr. 19, 1999
Districts:
- 4.100 Pilot Policy Oct. 10, 2011