Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 5.
Tennessee HB2305 amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 5 to allow individuals who have started but not completed the required clinical practice for their educator preparation provider (EPP) to receive a temporary clinical permit, provided they meet all other permit requirements. This bill affects aspiring educators enrolled in EPPs by enabling them to fulfill their clinical practice requirements through a combination of previously completed practice and time spent teaching under the temporary permit. Key provisions include the clarification of eligibility for the temporary clinical permit and the allowance for combining clinical practice hours.
Tennessee HB2305 amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 5 to allow individuals who have started but not completed the required clinical practice for their educator preparation provider (EPP) to receive a temporary clinical permit, provided they meet all other permit requirements. This bill affects aspiring educators enrolled in EPPs by enabling them to fulfill their clinical practice requirements through a combination of previously completed practice and time spent teaching under the temporary permit. Key provisions include the clarification of eligibility for the temporary clinical permit and the allowance for combining clinical practice hours.
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Stevens, Robert
114th General Assembly
February 2, 2026
May 27, 2026
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1134