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TCA 49-7-117

Child sexual abuse courses

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What does this charge mean?

Teacher preparation programs at Tennessee colleges must include coursework on recognizing and reporting child sexual abuse, including warning signs and mandatory reporting obligations.

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The state university boards, the board of regents, and the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee shall require that courses in the detection and treatment of child sexual abuse be included in the curriculum of disciplines that include the training of physicians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, and sociologists.
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TCA Section49-7-117