House Bill 2305, also known as Senate Bill 2407, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 5, concerning teaching credentials. The bill modifies Section 49-5-106(b)(2) by deleting the existing 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 new requirement to subdivision (3). This new language states that the clinical practice requirement is satisfied if the time an individual has completed toward the clinical practice before receiving a temporary clinical permit, combined with the time taught under that permit, meets or exceeds the clinical practice time required for candidates in the EPP. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that teaching candidates meet necessary clinical practice requirements.

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