In Tennessee, compulsory attendance laws are tied with driver licenses. If a student misses 10 unexcused days of school in a row or has 15 unexcused days during a semester, then the school is required to send a letter to the State Dept. of Transportation, who will revoke the student’s ability to receive a learner’s permit.
In addition, the student must be enrolled in high school and passing at least 3 classes. If the student meets these criteria, he or she needs to have the principal fill out their SF1010 form, as proof, and bring it to their learner’s permit test.