TN SB2051

Expands the definition of "educational institution" for Tennessee National Guard tuition reimbursement to include private competency-based institutions that partnered with the state via a 2013 memorandum of understanding, are regionally accredited, maintain a physical Tennessee location, and have been chartered as nonprofits for at least 5 years

Sets tuition reimbursement limits at 130 semester hours for bachelor's degrees and 40 semester hours for master's degrees at traditional institutions, with competency-based institutions using their own course/term averages to determine limits

Requires minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate/vocational programs and 3.0 for master's programs at traditional institutions; competency-based institutions use their own satisfactory progress standards

Provides up to 30 additional semester hours for members in officer-producing programs to complete commissioning requirements, and up to 24 semester hours for vocational/technical certificates

Requires tuition reimbursement applications within 45 days of course or term completion; effective July 1, 2026