HB1298Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 4 and Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to the establishment of a higher education scholarship program for students who demonstrate artistic excellence in spoken word poetry.
Introduced by Jason Powell, District 53
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, enacts the "Speak UP, Tennessee Scholarship Act"; requires the Tennessee student assistance corporation to establish by rules a program that provides scholarships for students in grade 12 and at public institutions of higher education in this state who demonstrate artistic excellence in spoken word poetry through a competitive, performance-based selection process to pursue higher education to further develop their literary and performance skills. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4 and Title 49, Chapter 7.
Where it stands
Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
February 12, 2025
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee- Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
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