Bill > HB0162

This bill amends Tennessee's education laws to require the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) to provide one-time grants, subject to appropriation, to students enrolled in eligible postsecondary institutions (such as public universities) who have lost a family member due to COVID-19. The grants are intended to assist these eligible students in completing their degree or credential. The bill defines key terms like "COVID-19", "eligible postsecondary institution", and "family member", and directs TSAC to establish guidelines for determining the grant amount and promulgate necessary rules. The bill specifies that it is not an appropriation of funds and that funds can only be obligated if they are specifically appropriated, and that the act takes effect upon becoming law and applies to the 2021-2022 academic year and beyond.