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TN HB0474

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Vaughan

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Tennessee Higher Education Commission must study whether state-funded financial aid and scholarship programs can be expanded to support individuals pursuing workforce credentials

  • Study must also examine the number and scope of financial aid programs independently offered by employers and private organizations to increase workforce credential attainment

  • Department of Labor and Workforce Development will consult on the study

  • Commission must report findings and legislative recommendations to the House higher education committee and Senate education committee by January 15, 2026

  • Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 49 and Title 50, relative to financial aid for individuals pursuing workforce credentials.

Education, Higher

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education Subcommittee3/12/2025
Education2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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