SB1387

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 8, relative to the Senator Ben Atchley Opportunity Grant Act.

Introduced·2/6/25
Draft Text

SB1387 amends the Senator Ben Atchley Opportunity Grant Act to expand eligibility for grants to Tennessee resident students.

SB1387 modifies the Senator Ben Atchley Opportunity Grant Act to include Tennessee resident students enrolled at independent, nonprofit colleges and universities accredited by the College Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The bill also extends eligibility to students at other independent postsecondary institutions, subject to available funding. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026