Bill > HB2130

This bill allows graduates of certain accredited engineering technology programs to become registered professional engineers in Tennessee, provided they meet specific criteria. Previously, this pathway might have been more restrictive. Under this new law, these graduates must have prior engineering experience, submit references from three currently registered Tennessee engineers, and pass examinations administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Specifically, they must first pass an exam on the fundamentals of engineering and then, after accumulating at least eight years of progressive, supervised engineering experience that demonstrates competence, they must pass an exam on the principles and practice of engineering. If all these requirements are met, they will be granted a certificate of registration to practice engineering in the state.