HB1945

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 9 and Title 49, relative to funding for intercollegiate athletic programs.

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

Establishes a fund to support public institutions' athletic programs and recruiting expenses.

The bill creates the "public institution athletic program fund" to support public institutions' athletic programs. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission administers the fund, which receives fees from vendors and may accept gifts or grants. The fund supports recruiting expenses, transportation, and other related costs. The commission prioritizes grants for smaller public institutions and must report annually on fund administration. The fund's balance cannot revert to the general fund and must be carried forward.

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History

Mar 11

House

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

Mar 4

House

Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 3/11/2026

Feb 4

House

P2C, ref. to Education Committee