Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, requires the commission to develop and implement a quality assurance funding program that will allow institutions of higher education to earn a percentage of funds, in addition to the institution's outcomes-based funding formula model recommendation, that is based on the quality of programs and student success beyond graduation. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7. [SB-1249]
As introduced, requires the commission to develop and implement a quality assurance funding program that will allow institutions of higher education to earn a percentage of funds, in addition to the institution's outcomes-based funding formula model recommendation, that is based on the quality of programs and student success beyond graduation. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dolores Gresham
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Education Committee on 02/11/2019
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As introduced, changes from March 15 to March 1 the date by which the Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book must be published. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-1054]
As introduced, changes from March 15 to March 1 the date by which the Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book must be published. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Lundberg
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Education Committee on 04/01/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, changes, from March 15 to March 1, the annual date before which the commission must publish the Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-1021]
As introduced, changes, from March 15 to March 1, the annual date before which the commission must publish the Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Education Committee on 04/10/2019
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As enacted, requires, by February 15 of each year, the commission to provide a report to the general assembly detailing appropriations made to, and matching funds received by, each federal land-grant institution of higher education in this state for certain programs. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-668]
As enacted, requires, by February 15 of each year, the commission to provide a report to the general assembly detailing appropriations made to, and matching funds received by, each federal land-grant institution of higher education in this state for certain programs. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore
Pub. Ch. 280 on 05/09/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, requires the commission to create a baccalaureate degree for veterans who retire with 20 years of service; requires each state institution of higher education that offers a baccalaureate degree program to award the degree created by the commission. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7. [SB-347]
As introduced, requires the commission to create a baccalaureate degree for veterans who retire with 20 years of service; requires each state institution of higher education that offers a baccalaureate degree program to award the degree created by the commission. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Briggs
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Education Committee on 02/04/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, changes from March 15 to March 1 the date by which the Tennessee higher education commission must submit the annual Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book to the governor and the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-274]
As introduced, changes from March 15 to March 1 the date by which the Tennessee higher education commission must submit the annual Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book to the governor and the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Education Committee on 01/31/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, changes from March 15 to March 1 the date by which the Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book must be published. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-1325]
As introduced, changes from March 15 to March 1 the date by which the Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book must be published. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Rep. Patsy Hazlewood
P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/11/2019
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As introduced, changes, from March 15 to March 1, the annual date before which the commission must publish the Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-1100]
As introduced, changes, from March 15 to March 1, the annual date before which the commission must publish the Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Rep. Antonio Parkinson
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Higher Education Subcommittee Of Education on 04/09/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As enacted, requires, by February 15 of each year, the commission to provide a report to the general assembly detailing appropriations made to, and matching funds received by, each federal land-grant institution of higher education in this state for certain programs. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-823]
As enacted, requires, by February 15 of each year, the commission to provide a report to the general assembly detailing appropriations made to, and matching funds received by, each federal land-grant institution of higher education in this state for certain programs. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 280 on 05/09/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, requires the commission to create a baccalaureate degree for veterans who retire with 20 years of service; requires each state institution of higher education that offers a baccalaureate degree program to award the degree created by the commission. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7. [HB-126]
As introduced, requires the commission to create a baccalaureate degree for veterans who retire with 20 years of service; requires each state institution of higher education that offers a baccalaureate degree program to award the degree created by the commission. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Crawford
Def. To Summer Study In Higher Education Subcommittee on 03/19/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, changes from March 15 to March 1 the date by which the Tennessee higher education commission must submit the annual Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book to the governor and the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-93]
As introduced, changes from March 15 to March 1 the date by which the Tennessee higher education commission must submit the annual Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book to the governor and the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dave Wright
P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 01/28/2019
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to completion grants for Tennessee Promise scholarship students. [HB-6]
As enacted, requires the commission to establish a four-year pilot program to award completion grants to Tennessee Promise scholarship students who have an immediate financial need or who are experiencing a financial hardship that may prevent the student from completing a postsecondary degree or credential. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Littleton
Pub. Ch. 512 on 06/01/2021
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As enacted, requires THEC to establish and ensure that all postsecondary institutions cooperatively provide for an integrated system of postsecondary education; directs THEC to maintain and publish on its web site a list of postsecondary educational institutions that possess certain characteristics. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-1734]
As enacted, requires THEC to establish and ensure that all postsecondary institutions cooperatively provide for an integrated system of postsecondary education; directs THEC to maintain and publish on its web site a list of postsecondary educational institutions that possess certain characteristics. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dolores Gresham
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 666 on 04/08/2016
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As introduced, reconstitutes the committee on postsecondary educational institutions. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 2 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20. [SB-935]
As introduced, reconstitutes the committee on postsecondary educational institutions. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 2 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell
Failed In Senate Education Committee on 04/01/2015
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As enacted, requires the executive director of THEC to convene a task force to examine the statutory tuition discount and waiver programs offered at public institutions of higher education in Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 58; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9. [SB-514]
As enacted, requires the executive director of THEC to convene a task force to examine the statutory tuition discount and waiver programs offered at public institutions of higher education in Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 58; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire
Pub. Ch. 910 on 05/02/2016
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As enacted, requires THEC to establish and ensure that all postsecondary institutions cooperatively provide for an integrated system of postsecondary education; directs THEC to maintain and publish on its web site a list of postsecondary educational institutions that possess certain characteristics. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-1680]
As enacted, requires THEC to establish and ensure that all postsecondary institutions cooperatively provide for an integrated system of postsecondary education; directs THEC to maintain and publish on its web site a list of postsecondary educational institutions that possess certain characteristics. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Rep. Harry Brooks
Pub. Ch. 666 on 04/08/2016
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As introduced, reconstitutes the committee on postsecondary educational institutions. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 2 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20. [HB-1076]
As introduced, reconstitutes the committee on postsecondary educational institutions. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 2 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20.
Sponsored by: Rep. Roger Kane
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Education Administration & Planning on 04/07/2015
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As enacted, requires the executive director of THEC to convene a task force to examine the statutory tuition discount and waiver programs offered at public institutions of higher education in Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 58; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9. [HB-710]
As enacted, requires the executive director of THEC to convene a task force to examine the statutory tuition discount and waiver programs offered at public institutions of higher education in Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 58; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark White
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 910 on 05/02/2016
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Tennessee 108th General Assembly
As enacted, requires the executive director of THEC to convene an accessibility task force to develop recommendations for the general assembly related to ensuring accessibility of digital curricula for students with disabilities at state institutions of higher education. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 2 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20. [SB-1692]
As enacted, requires the executive director of THEC to convene an accessibility task force to develop recommendations for the general assembly related to ensuring accessibility of digital curricula for students with disabilities at state institutions of higher education. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 2 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20.
Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey
Pub. Ch. 712 on 04/22/2014
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Tennessee 108th General Assembly
As introduced, allows designees of named members of THEC to serve in members' places. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-1586]
As introduced, allows designees of named members of THEC to serve in members' places. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell
P2c, Ref. To S. Ed. Comm. on 01/16/2014