HB0738

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to higher education.

Introduced·2/3/25

Expands Tennessee Promise scholarship eligibility to include certain postsecondary institutions.

The bill amends Tennessee Code to expand the Tennessee Promise scholarship eligibility to include certain postsecondary institutions. Beginning with the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year, the scholarship will cover tuition and mandatory fees at eligible postsecondary institutions, defined as those accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) with their primary campus in Tennessee. The changes apply to scholarships awarded from the 2025-2026 academic year onward.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 21

12:00 PM

House Higher Education Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

12:00 PM

House Higher Education Subcommittee Hearing

History

Jan 21

House

Withdrawn.

Jan 14

House

Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 1/21/2026

Mar 26, 2025

House

Action Def. in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee to First Calendar of 2026