SB1149Enacted

Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 5.

Tennessee SB1149 amends provisions related to apprenticeship requirements in the funeral service industry by allowing an associate degree from an American Board of Funeral Service Education-accredited college to substitute for one year of apprenticeship, without the need for specific semester or quarter hours or a focus on funeral service education. The bill requires that the degree or program completion be verified by an official transcript and changes the effective date to July 1, 2025. This legislation primarily affects individuals seeking licensure in funeral service who may use educational credentials as part of their apprenticeship requirements.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1149 amends provisions related to apprenticeship requirements in the funeral service industry by allowing an associate degree from an American Board of Funeral Service Education-accredited college to substitute for one year of apprenticeship, without the need for specific semester or quarter hours or a focus on funeral service education. The bill requires that the degree or program completion be verified by an official transcript and changes the effective date to July 1, 2025. This legislation primarily affects individuals seeking licensure in funeral service who may use educational credentials as part of their apprenticeship requirements.

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Sponsor

Crowe, Rusty

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 6, 2025

Last Action

April 28, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 198

Subjects
Funeral Directors and EmbalmersProfessions and Occupations

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