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TN SB0020
TN SB0020AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to licensing requirements for professional counselors.
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Introduced
12/19/2024
12/19/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates an exemption from the requirement that an applicant for licensure as a professional counselor must have completed a graduate course of study of at least 60 credit hours if the applicant has a valid, unencumbered license as a professional counselor issued by another state, territory, or federal district of the United States and the board for professional counselors, marital and family therapists and clinical pastoral therapists judges as acceptable the licensing requirements of that other state, territory, or federal district. - Amends TCA Title 63.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee's licensing requirements for professional counselors by creating an exception to the existing graduate education requirements. Specifically, the bill allows professional counselors who hold a valid, unencumbered license from another state, territory, or federal district to be licensed in Tennessee, even if they do not meet the standard 60 credit hour graduate course requirement. The board overseeing professional counselor licensing will have the authority to evaluate and determine whether the applicant's original licensing requirements are acceptable. This means that experienced, out-of-state professional counselors can more easily transfer their credentials to Tennessee, potentially addressing professional workforce needs. The bill will take effect immediately for rule-making purposes, but the substantive changes will be implemented on July 1, 2025, providing time for regulatory preparation and transition.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee (on 01/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0020&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0020 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0020.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0020.pdf |
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