HB0161 - Tennessee - Lottery, Scholarships And Programs

Companion Bill SB0617. Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - Changes limitation on receipt of Tennessee HOPE scholarship from 120 semester hours attempted to 120 semester hours attempted that are funded by a Tennessee HOPE scholarship. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9. Fiscal Summary for *HB0161 / SB0617Other Fiscal Impact - Increases the expenditure of lottery proceeds earmarked for scholarships and grants by $446,500 in FY07-08 and by $492,100 in FY08-09. Bill Summary for *HB0161 / SB0617 Under present law, a student may receive a Tennessee HOPE scholarship until the first of the following events: (1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree; (2) The student has attempted at any postsecondary institution a total of 120 semester hours (or 136 semester if the degree program requires more than 120 semester hours);[...]

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