SB1368Enacted

Amends TCA Title 49.

Tennessee SB1368 amends various provisions related to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and the Tennessee Promise scholarship program, expanding the definition of quality non-degree credentials (QNDC) to include programs culminating in registered apprenticeships or occupational licensure. The bill also establishes new requirements for candidate searches for THEC's executive director and allows THEC to approve separate tuition and fee policies for individual institutions. Additionally, it delegates certain approval powers to THEC's executive director and requires THEC to submit an annual list of capital projects for funding consideration.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1368 amends various provisions related to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and the Tennessee Promise scholarship program, expanding the definition of quality non-degree credentials (QNDC) to include programs culminating in registered apprenticeships or occupational licensure. The bill also establishes new requirements for candidate searches for THEC's executive director and allows THEC to approve separate tuition and fee policies for individual institutions. Additionally, it delegates certain approval powers to THEC's executive director and requires THEC to submit an annual list of capital projects for funding consideration.

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Sponsor

Watson, Bo

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 6, 2025

Last Action

April 30, 2025

Pub. Ch. 186

Subjects
Tennessee Higher Education CommissionUniversity of TennesseeTennessee Student Assistance CorporationState UniversitiesScholarships and Financial AidLottery, Scholarships and ProgramsEducation, HigherEducationBoard of Regents

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SB1368: Amends TCA Title 49. | LegisGo