The last sentence of this bill, excluding the date of effect statement, shows how the States incorporate federal law, binding State and local officials to it, per State code.
(g) The policy shall comply with state and federal laws regarding the placements of students.
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Look at how many of the Republicans who claim to want less federal involvement have already signed on.
http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0020&ga=108
Why add the words “federal law” to a State bill, if you want to free yourself from the federal government? There must be some money involved. That usually makes principles dissolve quickly.
It is because of the Common Core “state” Standards and being bound to the federal government to get Uncle Sugar’s money. TN sold their soul for the Race To The Trough money. It simply IS a federal education system now.