Senate Bill 2239 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance continuing education requirements for medical professionals. Specifically, it introduces a new requirement for both medical and osteopathic boards to mandate that a minimum of one hour of continuing education be focused on topics related to nutrition. This addition is made to Section 63-6-233 for medical education and Section 63-9-107(a) for osteopathic education.

The bill stipulates that the new nutrition-related education requirements will take effect upon becoming law for the purpose of rule promulgation, while all other provisions will be effective starting January 1, 2028. This legislative change aims to ensure that healthcare providers are better equipped with knowledge about nutrition, which is essential for patient care and health outcomes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-6-233, 63-9-107(a), 63-9-107