§ 20-28-5-25 — Professional growth experience points

(a) This section applies to a professional
growth plan that begins after July 1, 2019.
(b) Fifteen (15) of the total number of professional growth
experience points required to renew a practitioner license or
accomplished practitioner license may be obtained through the
completion of one (1) or more of the following:
(1) Working for or with a local company in a capacity that
includes an understanding of the current and future economic
needs of the company and community and a process to
disseminate that information to students.
(2) Professional development provided by the state, a local
business, or a community partner that provides opportunities for
schools and employers to partner in promoting career navigation.
(3) Professional development provided by the state, a local
business, or a community partner that outlines the:
(A) current and future economic needs of the community, state,
nation, and globe; and
(B) ways in which the current and future economic needs
described in clause (A) can be disseminated to students.
(4) Participation in mentoring or coaching students who are
involved in, working with students who are involved in, and
exposing students to real world competitions or any other types of
programs that provide career skills, including competitions or
programs involving or provided by the following:
(A) Robotics.
(B) Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science
(TEAMS).
(C) Technology Student Association (TSA).
(D) Future Health Professionals (HOSA).
(E) Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA).
(F) Future Farmers of America (FFA).
(c) This section may not be construed to limit the types of
professional development that qualify for professional growth
experience points.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.143-2019, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.78-2020, SEC.1.