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Can I collect gender information from participants in Tennessee? What are the requirements?
Based on the documents provided, there are no explicit requirements or limitations on collecting gender information from participants in Tennessee. However, it is recommended to consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
TNCO 49-1-705 prohibits LEAs and schools from collecting individual student data on political affiliation, religion, voting history, and firearms ownership [1.1]. TNRR Section 0030-1-6-.06 outlines requirements for employees or volunteers of provider agencies who have direct contact with or direct responsibility for persons receiving home and community-based services, including background checks [1.2]. TNRR Section 0240-09-08-.02 requires Tennessee Tech to have a statement of non-discrimination on the basis of sex and respond promptly to sexual harassment [2.1]. TNRR Section 0030-1-6-.07 outlines the process for conducting criminal history background checks [1.3]. TNRR Section 0465-01-04-.06 and TNRR Section 0940-01-10-.04 outline the process for requesting access to public records [4.1][6.1].
In summary, while there are no explicit requirements or limitations on collecting gender information from participants in Tennessee, it is recommended to consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Source(s):
- [1.1] REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES OR VOLUNTEERS
- [1.2] REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS
- [2.1] STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX
- [1.3] CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS
- [4.1] REQUESTING ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS
- [6.1] REQUESTING ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS
Jurisdiction
Tennessee