SB1662

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

Introduced·1/14/26

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

The bill establishes the "public institution athletic program fund" to assist public institutions with athletic programs. The Tennessee higher education commission administers the fund, which receives fees from vendors and licensees. The commission awards grants to public institutions based on a formula that considers student enrollment. The grants cover recruiting expenses, excluding payments to athletes. The fund's administrative expenses are capped at 5%. The commission must report annually on the fund's administration.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 4

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 4

Senate

Deferred to Summer Study

Feb 26

Senate

Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

Jan 21

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee