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TN HB2305

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Stevens

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals who have begun but not completed their clinical practice (student teaching) requirement to receive a temporary clinical permit to teach

  • Permits teaching time under a temporary clinical permit to count toward fulfilling the clinical practice requirement for Educator Preparation Program (EPP) completion

  • Combined time from partially completed clinical practice plus time teaching under temporary permit must equal the total clinical practice hours required by the individual's EPP

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 5, relative to teaching credentials.

Teachers, Principals and School Personnel

Last Action

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2026
Education Administration Subcommittee2/11/2026
Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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