Speak UP, Tennessee Scholarship Act
Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4 and Title 49, Chapter 7.
Tennessee SB1212, titled the "Speak UP, Tennessee Scholarship Act," establishes a scholarship program for high school seniors and students enrolled in public higher education institutions who demonstrate artistic excellence in spoken word poetry. The program, administered by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC), will utilize a competitive, performance-based selection process and may be funded through state appropriations, grants, and private donations. The scholarships aim to support students pursuing higher education to enhance their literary and performance skills.
Tennessee SB1212, titled the "Speak UP, Tennessee Scholarship Act," establishes a scholarship program for high school seniors and students enrolled in public higher education institutions who demonstrate artistic excellence in spoken word poetry. The program, administered by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC), will utilize a competitive, performance-based selection process and may be funded through state appropriations, grants, and private donations. The scholarships aim to support students pursuing higher education to enhance their literary and performance skills.
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Oliver, Charlane
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
February 12, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee