Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, expands eligibility for a dual enrollment grant to include students who are sophomores in high school and admitted to an eligible postsecondary institution as a dual enrollment student. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4.

SB 1409 expands eligibility for Tennessee's dual enrollment grant program to include high school sophomores, who were previously excluded. Currently, the grant is limited to juniors and seniors, but this bill amends the law to add sophomores as eligible students admitted to a postsecondary institution for dual enrollment. The change would allow sophomores taking college courses while in high school to access this financial aid, taking effect July 1, 2025. This directly affects high school students in their sophomore year seeking dual enrollment opportunities.