HB0474Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 49 and Title 50, relative to financial aid for individuals pursuing workforce credentials.
Introduced by Kevin Vaughan, District 95
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As introduced, requires the Tennessee higher education commission, in consultation with the department of labor and workforce development, to study all state-funded financial aid and scholarship programs in this state to determine whether programs may be expanded to provide greater financial aid opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing a workforce credential; requires the commission to report its findings and any legislative recommendations to the committee of the house of representatives having jurisdiction over higher education and to the education committee of the senate no later than January 15, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 49 and Title 50.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee
March 19, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee
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