SB1085

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

Introduced·2/5/25
Draft Text

SB1085 amends Tennessee's higher education regulations to redefine private postsecondary institutions.

SB1085 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9, by changing the definition of private postsecondary institutions. It specifies that these institutions must have their primary campus in Tennessee and be accredited by, or a candidate for accreditation by, a regional accrediting association. The act will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

12:00 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Jan 14

Senate

Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Senate Reset on 3rd Regular Calendar of 2026

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025