A teacher who, on each of the teacher's last three (3) evaluations conducted pursuant to § 49-1-302(d), received an evaluation demonstrating an overall performance effectiveness level of “significantly above expectations” may petition the commissioner of education for a waiver of any requirement for renewal of the teacher's license. If the commissioner grants the waiver, the teacher need not meet the requirement that was waived to receive a renewal of the teacher's license.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Part 1 - Qualifications Generally
§ 49-5-102. Alternative Licensure for Instructors Who Have Taught for Military Community College
§ 49-5-103. Award of Additional Professional Development Points for Certain Teachers
§ 49-5-104. Director of Schools
§ 49-5-105. Alteration of Licenses
§ 49-5-107. Blind or Visually Limited Teachers
§ 49-5-113. Petition for Waiver of Requirement for Renewal of Teacher's License