HB0777

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9, relative to higher education.

Introduced·2/4/25

Amends Tennessee higher education law to redefine private postsecondary institutions.

The bill modifies Tennessee's higher education regulations by changing the definition of private postsecondary institutions. It specifies that these institutions must be located in Tennessee and be accredited or a candidate for accreditation by a regional accrediting association. This change takes effect on July 1, 2025.

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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

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee

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