Which of the following individuals is exempt from the continuing education requirement?

In Tennessee, individuals who are 65 years old or older are exempt from the continuing education requirement for funeral licensing. This provision acknowledges the experience and accumulated knowledge of older professionals, allowing them to maintain their licenses without the additional burden of mandatory continuing education courses. This exemption facilitates the participation of senior practitioners who may wish to retire from active practice but still maintain their license status.

The other categories do not receive an exemption due to various reasons. A licensee under 50 years old is still considered an active practitioner and is required to keep up with evolving industry standards and practices. Similarly, a licensee who has had a license for less than five years is usually still in a stage where further education is beneficial for professional development. A retired licensee who no longer practices does not have an active license, so they wouldn't be subjected to continuing education requirements, but they are no longer in practice, which makes them ineligible for retaining the benefits of an active license.