Sec. 25. (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.

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