# Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-102: General provisions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-102
- **Heading:** General provisions
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 49-3-102

## Text

(a) The state school fund consists of all funds appropriated or allocated from the state treasury for the operation and maintenance of the public schools or that may derive from any state taxes, the proceeds of which are devoted to public school purposes. (b) The state school fund must be administered and distributed in accordance with the applicable provisions of this title, or, if not controlled in the provisions of this title, then in accordance with the provisions of the general appropriations act that may be applicable. (c) Notwithstanding §§ 49-3-105 - 49-3-109 or any other law to the contrary, the changes in education funding implemented pursuant to this part are subject to and must be implemented only in accordance with funding as approved by the general assembly in the general appropriations act or other legislative act passed by the general assembly. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) The state school fund consists of all funds appropriated or allocated from the state treasury for the operation and maintenance of the public schools or that may derive from any state taxes, the proceeds of which are devoted to public school purposes.
(b) The state school fund must be administered and distributed in accordance with the applicable provisions of this title, or, if not controlled in the provisions of this title, then in accordance with the provisions of the general appropriations act that may be applicable.
(c) Notwithstanding §§ 49-3-105 - 49-3-109 or any other law to the contrary, the changes in education funding implemented pursuant to this part are subject to and must be implemented only in accordance with funding as approved by the general assembly in the general appropriations act or other legislative act passed by the general assembly.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-102 General provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-103 Tennessee investment in student achievement formula established](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-104 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-105 Base funding - Weighted allocations - Direct allocations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-106 Student outcome incentives](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-107 Fast-growth stipends](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-108 Distribution of funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-109 State and local contributions - Determination of fiscal capacity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-110 Professional development requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-111 TISA reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-112 Accountability requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-113 TISA review committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-3-114 Progress review board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C3_S49-3-114.md)

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