Establishes a scholarship program for high school and college students excelling in spoken word poetry.

The bill amends Tennessee Code to create the "Speak UP, Tennessee Scholarship Act." It mandates the Tennessee student assistance corporation to establish a scholarship program for students in grade twelve and those enrolled in higher education institutions. The scholarships target students who excel in spoken word poetry and aim to support their higher education to develop literary and performance skills. Funding may come from general assembly appropriations, grants, and private donations. The act takes effect upon becoming law.

Establishes a scholarship program for high school and college students excelling in spoken word poetry.

The bill amends Tennessee Code to create the "Speak UP, Tennessee Scholarship Act." It mandates the Tennessee student assistance corporation to establish a scholarship program for students in grade twelve and those enrolled in higher education institutions. The scholarships target students who excel in spoken word poetry and aim to support their higher education to develop literary and performance skills. Funding may come from general assembly appropriations, grants, and private donations. The act takes effect upon becoming law.