TN HB2148

Amends the definition of "Teacher" in Tennessee Code to explicitly exclude individuals holding temporary academic permits or temporary clinical permits issued under § 49-5-106

Maintains that "Teacher" includes teachers, supervisors, principals, directors of schools, and all other certificated personnel employed by local boards of education in public elementary and secondary schools

Exempts temporary permit holders from provisions in Section 49-2-301(b)(1)(EE) that apply to regular teachers

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare necessity