SB1213 - Tennessee: Lottery, Scholarships And Programs

Companion Bill HB1013. Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - Revises eligibility requirements for Tennessee HOPE scholarships for nontraditional students; requires THEC to report data concerning the award of such scholarships; and requires postsecondary institutions and TSAC to make additional efforts to inform nontraditional students of the availability of postsecondary financial assistance from lottery proceeds. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9. Fiscal Summary for SB1213 / *HB1013Other Fiscal Impact - Increases the expenditure of lottery proceeds earmarked for scholarships and grants by $659,300 in FY07-08 and by $725,800 in FY08-09. Bill Summary for SB1213 / *HB1013 This bill revises several provisions concerning HOPE scholarships for nontraditional students (students who are at least 25 years of age when entering postsecondary [...]

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