Does the state of Tennessee require a church-related school to have a physical campus?
HLA is a state recognized church-related school. Having a “campus” would not make HLA more of a legal school. There are other state recognized schools in TN that have been in operation longer than HLA and do not have physical day schools. What makes HLA a legal school: • A listing with the TN Department of Education as a recognized church-related school: HomeLife Academy is a state recognized church-related school, listed with the TN Department of Education. This is the list that all counties refer to when transferring records to other schools. It is also in the hands of other facilities in TN such the Department of Motor Vehicles. • Membership with a state approved organization, such as the Association of Christian Schools International: ACSI also recognizes HLA as an official school in TN and validates this to the department of education. • Incorporation with the TN Secretary of State as a legal entity is also renewed each year. The church-related laws under which HLA is governed do
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