Tennessee SB0743 amends the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Act to set examination standards and requirements.

Tennessee SB0743 amends the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Act by adding a new section that mandates examinations to demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge for certification. The exams must include at least 10% state regulatory questions and be identical for all applicants. To receive a certificate, applicants must correctly answer at least 70% of the total questions and the regulatory questions. The board is prohibited from collecting or using applicants' personal data and cannot delegate its authority to third parties for determining competency or administering exams.

Tennessee SB0743 amends the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Act to set examination standards and requirements.

Tennessee SB0743 amends the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Act by adding a new section that mandates examinations to demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge for certification. The exams must include at least 10% state regulatory questions and be identical for all applicants. To receive a certificate, applicants must correctly answer at least 70% of the total questions and the regulatory questions. The board is prohibited from collecting or using applicants' personal data and cannot delegate its authority to third parties for determining competency or administering exams.