HB0504

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 7, relative to future teacher scholarships.

Complete·5/27/25

Tennessee HB0504 amends future teacher scholarship rules, including eligibility, repayment, and study requirements.

Tennessee HB0504 amends the Tennessee Future Teacher scholarship program by modifying eligibility criteria, repayment terms, and study requirements. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in an approved educator preparation program and meet admission standards. Recipients must teach in a targeted setting for two consecutive years or repay the scholarship. The Office of Research and Education Accountability must study the program's effectiveness and report findings. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

10:30 AM

House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 25, 2025

12:00 PM

House Education Committee Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Pub. Ch. 488

May 27, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

May 21, 2025

Signed by Governor.