Tennessee SB1212 creates a scholarship program for students excelling in spoken word poetry.

Tennessee SB1212 amends Tennessee Code to establish the "Speak UP, Tennessee Scholarship Act." This act directs the Tennessee student assistance corporation to create a scholarship program for high school seniors and public higher education students who excel in spoken word poetry. Scholarships are awarded through a competitive, performance-based selection process, aiming to support students who wish to further develop their literary and performance skills in higher education. Funding for the scholarships may come from general assembly appropriations, grants, and private donations.

Tennessee SB1212 creates a scholarship program for students excelling in spoken word poetry.

Tennessee SB1212 amends Tennessee Code to establish the "Speak UP, Tennessee Scholarship Act." This act directs the Tennessee student assistance corporation to create a scholarship program for high school seniors and public higher education students who excel in spoken word poetry. Scholarships are awarded through a competitive, performance-based selection process, aiming to support students who wish to further develop their literary and performance skills in higher education. Funding for the scholarships may come from general assembly appropriations, grants, and private donations.