SB2407

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 5, relative to teaching credentials.

Complete·5/27/26

Tennessee SB2407 amends teaching credential requirements, specifically clinical practice time for temporary clinical permits.

Tennessee SB2407 modifies the teaching credential requirements in Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 5. It changes the conditions under which an individual can receive a temporary clinical permit by adjusting the clinical practice time requirements. The bill specifies that the combined time spent on clinical practice before and after receiving the permit must meet the total time required for the Educator Preparation Program (EPP). It also removes a previous requirement and replaces it with a new condition for obtaining the permit.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 25

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1134

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.