Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1518: Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, allows a student who was ineligible for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship as an entering freshman based on their high school grade point average or composite ACT score to regain their eligibility for the HOPE scholarship as a transfer student if the student meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1518 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, allows a student who was ineligible for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship as an entering freshman based on their high school grade point average or composite ACT score to regain their eligibility for the HOPE scholarship as a transfer student if the student meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4. Primary sponsor: Charlie Baum (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Charlie Baum (Republican).