SB1725 - Tennessee - Lottery, Scholarships And Programs

Companion Bill HB0305. Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - Expands eligibility for HOPE teacher's scholarship from graduate study or certification in math or science to graduate study in any field of certification, education administration, or supervision. - Amends TCA Section 49-4-936. Fiscal Summary for SB1725 / *HB0305 Other Fiscal Impact - Increases the expenditure of lottery proceeds earmarked for scholarships and grants by $27,658,320 in FY2007-08 and by $30,418,320 in FY2008-09. Bill Summary for SB1725 / *HB0305 Present law provides for a Tennessee HOPE teacher's scholarship of $2,000 per year up to $10,000 for students admitted to and attending an eligible postsecondary institution seeking an advanced degree in mathematics or a science, or certification to teach mathematics or a science who meet other eligibility requirements. The [...]

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