House Bill 880, sponsored by Stinnett, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance the transparency and accessibility of educator training information. The bill introduces a new subsection to Section 49-1-302, which mandates the Department of Education to compile and publish a comprehensive list of state board-approved educator preparation providers and the associated teacher training requirements for licensed educators teaching grades K-12. This list is to be made available on the department's website and submitted annually to the education committees of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The act is designed to ensure that local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools have access to up-to-date information regarding educator preparation, thereby supporting the professional development of teachers. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of timely implementation for the benefit of public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1-302