HB2095

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43, Chapter 6, Part 5 and Title 49, relative to higher education.

Complete·5/18/26

HB2095 amends Tennessee's higher education laws, focusing on transfer pathways, financial aid, and student assistance programs.

HB2095 amends Tennessee's higher education laws to enhance transfer pathways between community colleges and universities. It mandates the development of transfer pathways for high-demand majors, ensuring that coursework is fully transferable. The bill also revises the Tennessee student assistance program, stipulating that awards must be based on financial need and outlining eligibility criteria for students. Additionally, it establishes a common course numbering system and requires institutions to publish clear curricular paths to degrees.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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1 Nay

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History

May 18

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 899

Apr 16

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 9

House

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026