Tennessee Higher Education Commission - As enacted, adds the executive director of the commission to the statutorily prescribed selection process for chief executive officers of public institutions of higher education and removes the repeal date for that process; revises various reporting and other duties of the commission; allows the commission to delegate its approval authority to its executive director in certain areas; expands the quality non-degree credentials for which a student may receive the Wilder-Naifeh technical skills grant. - Amends TCA Title 49.

SB 1368 updates Tennessee's higher education governance by adding the Tennessee Higher Education Commission's executive director to the selection process for public university chief executives (like university presidents and chancellors). It requires public transparency after finalist selection for leadership roles, mandates public forums before final appointments, and revises the commission's reporting duties. The bill also expands eligibility for the Wilder-Naifeh technical skills grant to include more non-degree career credentials. These changes directly affect public universities, their leadership selection processes, and students pursuing technical skills training. The law became effective April 11, 2025.