Private schools in Tennessee must be registered in one of six categories. Category IV (church-related schools) poses two problems. First, these schools are exempt from many requirements. Core subjects such as math, English, and science are not required, nor are adequate textbooks, nationally standardized achievement tests, or licenced teachers. Second, home-schooling parents who do not meet the requirements for establishing an “independent home school” must register with a church-related “umbrella school”. These church-related schools often require an affirmation of faith from the parents, leaving limited options for nonreligious parents. FFRF-ETC has reported the matter to FFRF-national for possible legal action, and is working with a local private school to establish a Category IV “Humanist” school which will welcome nonreligious home-schoolers for Tennessee registration.