Education, Higher - 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.
SB 125 requires Tennessee's Higher Education Commission, with input from the Department of Labor, to study all state-funded financial aid programs to identify opportunities for expanding support toward workforce credentials (like vocational certifications or technical training). This study will also examine private employer or organization programs offering similar aid. The Commission must report findings and any legislative recommendations to education committees by January 15, 2026. The bill does not change current aid programs but sets a process for evaluating potential expansions to help students pursue career-focused training.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Ferrell Haile
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