Bill > HB1324

This bill makes several key changes to Tennessee's higher education statutes, primarily focusing on the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) and scholarship programs. The bill terminates TSAC's current governing board of directors as of July 1, 2025, and transfers its governance to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC), effectively making THEC responsible for administering student assistance programs. The bill also renames the "Wilder-Naifeh technical skills grant" to the "TennesseeWORKS scholarship" throughout various sections of the state code. Additionally, the bill modifies language related to educational programs, specifically clarifying that qualifying programs must culminate in an industry certification, registered apprenticeship, occupational licensure, or certificate, excluding professional development or continuing education activities. The legislation also makes technical amendments to various sections of Tennessee's education code, such as updating references to educational credentials and removing certain specific sections. These changes aim to streamline the administration of student assistance programs and provide more clarity around technical and vocational educational opportunities in Tennessee.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1324&ga=114