Section 1110-04-.07 - EMERGENCY ABSENCES(1) Trainees must attend all classes unless temporarily excused by the General Departmental Instructor in appropriate circumstances such as court appearances, emergencies, or personal illness.(2) An excused absence shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the course duration. Absence of more than ten percent (10%) requires that the portion of the course missed be repeated within thirty (30) days of the absence. If an officer is unable to complete the make-up within thirty (30) days, the officer shall repeat the entire course.(3) Trainees shall not be granted an excused absence for any portion of a mandated course pursuant to Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1110-04-.05.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1110-04-.07
Original rule filed December 20, 1982; effective January 19, 1983. Amendment filed October 25, 1993; effective March 1, 1994. Amendments filed January 7, 2021; effective 4/7/2021.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 38-8-107 and 38-8-111.