Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0520 - Education
Subtitle 0520-15 - Public Records Requests
Chapter 0520-15-01 - Public Records Requests
Section 0520-15-01-.09 - FEES AND CHARGES

(1) Prior to producing copies of records, the records custodian shall provide requestors with an estimate of the charges (itemized by per page costs, labor, and other) to be assessed, and may require pre-payment of such charges before producing requested records.

(2) When fees for copies and labor do not exceed $10.00, the fees may be waived. Requests for waivers for fees above $10.00 must be presented to the PRRC, who is authorized to determine if such waiver is in the best interest of the State Board and for the public good.

(3) Fees and charges for copies are as follows, but no more than the safe harbor amount authorized by the OORC Schedule of Reasonable Charges, unless a higher charge can be documented:

(4) Payment is to be made in cash, money order, or personal check payable to the Tennessee State Board of Education and presented to the State Board General Counsel.

(5) Payment in advance will be required when costs are estimated to exceed $100.00.