HB0789In Committee

Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 7 and Title 49, Chapter 4.

Tennessee HB0789 amends existing law to eliminate the requirement that students with documented intellectual disabilities must be admitted to and enrolled in an eligible postsecondary institution within 16 months after high school graduation to qualify for a Tennessee STEP UP scholarship. This change affects students with intellectual disabilities seeking financial assistance for postsecondary education. The key provision of the bill is the removal of the time constraint for enrollment, potentially increasing access to scholarships for these students.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0789 amends existing law to eliminate the requirement that students with documented intellectual disabilities must be admitted to and enrolled in an eligible postsecondary institution within 16 months after high school graduation to qualify for a Tennessee STEP UP scholarship. This change affects students with intellectual disabilities seeking financial assistance for postsecondary education. The key provision of the bill is the removal of the time constraint for enrollment, potentially increasing access to scholarships for these students.

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Sponsor

Vital, Greg

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 4, 2025

Last Action

March 18, 2026

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

Subjects
Lottery, Scholarships and ProgramsTennessee Student Assistance CorporationTennessee Higher Education CommissionScholarships and Financial AidEducation, HigherEducation

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HB0789: Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 7 and Title 49, Chapter 4. | LegisGo