SB0020 amends Tennessee's licensing requirements for professional counselors, exempting those with valid out-of-state licenses from certain education.

SB0020 modifies Tennessee's licensing requirements for professional counselors by exempting applicants with valid, unencumbered licenses from another state, territory, or federal district from specific education prerequisites. This change applies if the issuing jurisdiction's licensure requirements are deemed acceptable by the Tennessee board. The act takes effect for rule promulgation immediately upon becoming law and for all other purposes on July 1, 2025.

SB0020 amends Tennessee's licensing requirements for professional counselors, exempting those with valid out-of-state licenses from certain education.

SB0020 modifies Tennessee's licensing requirements for professional counselors by exempting applicants with valid, unencumbered licenses from another state, territory, or federal district from specific education prerequisites. This change applies if the issuing jurisdiction's licensure requirements are deemed acceptable by the Tennessee board. The act takes effect for rule promulgation immediately upon becoming law and for all other purposes on July 1, 2025.