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Tennessee Substitute Teaching Rules: What You Need to Know

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 Thinking about becoming a substitute teacher in Tennessee? State rules allow some individuals to teach for up to 20 consecutive days without a professional license, but longer assignments typically require additional credentials. Since school districts can set their own hiring requirements, checking both state guidelines and local policies is the best way to make sure you're eligible.