§70-6-101.29.

§70-6-101.29.
   
   Whenever the superintendent of a school district has reason to believe
   that cause exists for the dismissal of a teacher and is of the opinion
   that the immediate suspension of the teacher would be in the best
   interests of the children in the district, the superintendent or the
   local board of education upon receiving recommendation for suspension
   from the superintendent may suspend the teacher without notice or
   hearing. However, the suspension shall not deprive the teacher of any
   compensation or other benefits to which otherwise entitled. Such
   suspension shall extend to such time as the teacher's case is
   adjudicated at a trial de novo for a career teacher but such extension
   shall not include time for any further appeal process. Within ten (10)
   days' time after such suspension becomes effective, the local board of
   education shall initiate a hearing for dismissal pursuant to law.
   
   However, in a case involving a criminal charge or indictment, such
   suspension may extend to such time as the teacher's case is finally
   adjudicated at trial. Provided, however, such extension shall not
   include any appeal process.