SB2141

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43, Chapter 6, Part 5 and Title 49, relative to higher education.

Complete·5/18/26

Tennessee SB2141 amends higher education policies, including transfer pathways, financial aid, and student assistance programs.

Tennessee SB2141 amends Tennessee Code to enhance higher education policies. It mandates the development of transfer pathways for high-demand undergraduate majors and technical programs, ensuring they are fully transferable between public institutions. The bill also revises the Tennessee student assistance program, requiring the Tennessee student assistance corporation to pay awards directly to institutions and establish criteria for award revocation. Additionally, it updates the Tennessee HOPE scholarship rules, allowing students to maintain eligibility while pursuing advanced degrees.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

84 Yea

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6 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 25

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Feb 18

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 18

Pub. Ch. 899

May 18

Effective date(s) 05/05/2026, 07/01/2026

May 5

Senate

Signed by Governor.