SB2079

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 14; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9, relative to higher education.

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SB2079 amends Tennessee higher education policies, including tuition fees and on-time graduation rates.

SB2079 amends Tennessee Code to revise higher education policies. It changes the appointment process for voting members on state university boards, requiring the governor, senate speaker, and house speaker to appoint three members each. The bill also mandates that each board adopt a policy for using out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees to mitigate in-state tuition costs. Additionally, it defines "on-time graduation" for public universities and community colleges, setting four years for universities and three for community colleges.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

86 Yea

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8 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Feb 18

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

May 1

Pub. Ch. 799

May 1

Effective date(s) 04/23/2026, 07/01/2026

Apr 23

Senate

Signed by Governor.