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Companion Bill SB1759. Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - Creates a lottery loan-scholarship program for students seeking to receive degrees, certificates, diplomas, or other credentials necessary for licensure in a profession in which there is a critical shortage in Tennessee or a particular area of Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9. Fiscal Summary for HB1979 / *SB1759Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Other Fiscal Impact - Increases the expenditure of lottery proceeds earmarked for scholarships and grants by $2,516,000 in FY07-08 and by $3,774,000 in FY08-09. Bill Summary for HB1979 / *SB1759 This bill creates a lottery-funded loan-scholarship program for persons admitted to and attending eligible postsecondary institutions seeking the highest credential necessary to obtain licensure in a profession of a critical [...]

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  • 05/09/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in: Education Committee
  • 05/02/2007 - Placed on Calendar Education Committee for 05/09/2007
  • 05/02/2007 - Recommended For Passage by Subcommittee Referred to Education Committee
  • 04/25/2007 - Placed on Subcommittee Calendar Higher Education of Education for 05/02/2007
  • 04/25/2007 - Action Deferred in Subcommittee Higher Education of Education to 5/2/2007

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
HB1979 Bill Text PDF10/27/2007
Amendment 1-0 to HB197910/27/2007

Fiscal Notes
File name Last Updated
SB1759 Fiscal Notes PDF10/27/2007