Education, Dept. of

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify any consequences or penalties for non-compliance with the training requirements, publication deadlines, or submission processes.

Teacher Training Requirements for Educators

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to compile and publish an annual list of teacher training requirements for licensed educators teaching K-12 students in local education agencies or public charter schools.

What This Bill Does

• Requires the department to compile a comprehensive list of all state board-approved educator preparation providers' teacher training requirements.
• Publishes this list on the department's website by June 30 each year.
• Sends the list to the Senate and House committees that oversee education and licensure.

Who It Names or Affects

• Licensed educators who teach K-12 students in local education agencies or public charter schools
• The Tennessee Department of Education

Terms To Know

LEA

Local Education Agency, which is a school district or other agency responsible for providing educational services to children.

Educator preparation providers

Organizations that provide training and education programs for teachers.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what happens if an educator fails to meet the training requirements.
• It is unclear how this list will be used or who will check it.
• There are no penalties mentioned for failing to comply with the publication and submission deadlines.

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

HOUSE BILL 880
By Stinnett

SENATE BILL 1147
By Crowe

SB1147
002663
- 1 -

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49,
Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 5, relative to
educator training.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-1-302, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
The department of education shall compile a comprehensive list of all of the state
board-approved educator preparation providers, and educator preparation providers
approved by the state board and the department of education, teacher training
requirements for licensed educators to teach students in any of the grades kindergarten
through twelve (K-12) who are employees of an LEA or public charter school. By June
30 of each year, the department shall publish the list on the department's website and
submit the list to the education committee of the senate and the committee of the house
of representatives having jurisdiction over educator licensure.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.