Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee HB1868 amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to waive tuition and fees for the dependent children of law enforcement officers or firefighters who have been killed or died due to injuries sustained while performing their official duties. The bill specifically targets public institutions of higher education where these dependent children are enrolled as students. Key provisions include the establishment of this waiver to support the families of fallen first responders.
Tennessee HB1868 amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to waive tuition and fees for the dependent children of law enforcement officers or firefighters who have been killed or died due to injuries sustained while performing their official duties. The bill specifically targets public institutions of higher education where these dependent children are enrolled as students. Key provisions include the establishment of this waiver to support the families of fallen first responders.
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Travis, Ron
114th General Assembly
January 21, 2026
February 2, 2026
Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee