House Bill 2148 amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the definition of "teacher" and the applicability of certain regulations. The bill modifies Section 49-5-501(10) by redefining "teacher" to include not only teachers but also supervisors, principals, directors of schools, and all other certificated personnel employed by local boards of education in public elementary and secondary schools. It explicitly excludes individuals holding a temporary academic permit or temporary clinical permit under Section 49-5-106 from this definition.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 49-2-301(b)(1)(EE) by adding a new subdivision that clarifies that the regulations outlined in this section do not apply to individuals with temporary academic or clinical permits. This change aims to ensure that those with temporary permits are not subject to the same requirements as fully certified teachers. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-5-501(10), 49-5-501, 49-2-301(b)(1)(EE), 49-2-301