1. (1) The State Board staff shall notify in writing the LEAs, public charter schools, and authorizers called for a Hearing. The notification shall be sent to the individuals listed in paragraphs (3)(a), (4)(a), and (4)(e) of State Board Rule 0520-09-02-.03 and shall, at a minimum, include:

   1. (a) The date, time, and location of the Hearing;
   2. (b) The basis for the LEA or public charter school and its authorizer’s selection for a Hearing as outlined in T.C.A. § 49-3-112(c) and State Board Rule 0520-09-02-.01;
   3. (c) Required attendees, as outlined in State Board Rule 0520-09-02-.03(3) or (4), and details on how to inform the State Board of whether any of the additional attendees allowed per State Board Rule 0520-09-02-.03(5) also plan to attend;
   4. (d) Details regarding opportunities to provide information, documentation, and data to the State Board before and during the Hearing;
   5. (e) A list of information and documentation to be submitted to the State Board for review regarding the LEA and its school(s), or the public charter school and its authorizer; and
   6. (f) The process and deadline by which any information or documentation must be submitted to the State Board.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 49-1-228, 49-1-302, and 49-3-112. Administrative History: New rules filed September 25, 2025; effective December 24, 2025.