Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 14; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
Tennessee SB2079 proposes to restructure the appointment process for the nine voting members of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission by equally dividing the appointing authority among the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives. The bill also establishes limitations and requirements regarding tuition and fees for public institutions of higher education. This legislation affects the governance of higher education in Tennessee and the financial policies of public colleges and universities.
Tennessee SB2079 proposes to restructure the appointment process for the nine voting members of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission by equally dividing the appointing authority among the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives. The bill also establishes limitations and requirements regarding tuition and fees for public institutions of higher education. This legislation affects the governance of higher education in Tennessee and the financial policies of public colleges and universities.
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