Senate Bill 2407, also known as House Bill 2305, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 5, concerning teaching credentials. The bill modifies Section 49-5-106(b)(2) by deleting subdivision (B) and replacing it with new language that specifies that an individual must have completed all Educator Preparation Program (EPP) coursework, except for the clinical practice required under Section 49-5-5604 and the rules of the state board of education. This new provision applies to individuals who have started but not completed the clinical practice at the time their temporary clinical permit is issued.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 49-5-106(g) by adding a provision to subdivision (3) that clarifies how the clinical practice requirement can be satisfied. It states that the time an individual has completed toward the clinical practice before receiving a temporary clinical permit, combined with the time taught under that permit, must equal or exceed the required clinical practice time for candidates in the EPP. This legislation aims to streamline the process for obtaining teaching credentials while ensuring that candidates meet necessary clinical practice requirements. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-5-106(b)(2), 49-5-106, 49-5-106(g)