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TN SB1409
TN SB1409AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 4, relative to financial aid.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, expands eligibility for a dual enrollment grant to include students who are sophomores in high school and admitted to an eligible postsecondary institution as a dual enrollment student. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's existing law regarding dual enrollment grants by expanding eligibility to include high school sophomores, in addition to current provisions that already cover juniors and seniors. Dual enrollment is an educational program that allows high school students to take college-level courses and potentially earn college credit while still in high school. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 49-4-930(c)(2)(A) to add sophomores to the list of students who can qualify for these financial aid grants. This change means that younger high school students will now be able to participate in dual enrollment programs and receive financial assistance, potentially giving them earlier access to college-level education and helping them get a head start on their postsecondary academic journey. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which provides time for educational institutions and administrators to prepare for the expanded eligibility criteria.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1409&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1409 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0467.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0467 (11515) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1407.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1121 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1121.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1409.pdf |
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