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SB 1311

Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, makes various changes to certain teacher licensure requirements. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 5 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee bill modifies teacher licensure requirements in education code, affecting credentialing standards for educators effective May-July 2025.

Pub. Ch. 328
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Bill Summary · SB 1311

Legislative bill overview

SB 1311 modifies teacher licensure requirements in Tennessee by amending the state's education code (TCA Title 49, Chapters 5 and 6). The bill makes various unspecified changes to how teachers, principals, and school personnel obtain and maintain their professional licenses in the state.

Why is this important

Teacher licensure requirements directly affect who can enter the profession, how they are credentialed, and what qualifications they must maintain. Changes to these standards impact teacher workforce development, school staffing capacity, and ultimately classroom quality and student outcomes across Tennessee.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity of changes unclear — The bill summary does not detail what specific licensure requirements were modified, making it difficult to assess whether changes lower or raise standards
  • Potential impact on teaching pipeline — Depending on whether requirements were relaxed or tightened, the bill could either increase teacher recruitment or create barriers to entry
  • Implementation timeline — Two effective dates (May 2, 2025 and July 1, 2025) suggest staggered implementation, which could create confusion or compliance challenges for schools and educator preparation programs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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