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

HB 1868: Education, Higher - As introduced, waives, for the dependent child of a law enforcement officer or firefighter who was killed or who died as a direct result of injuries received while performing their official duties, the tuition and fees charged by the public institution of higher education at which the dependent child is enrolled as a student. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to Education Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1868 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Higher - As introduced, waives, for the dependent child of a law enforcement officer or firefighter who was killed or who died as a direct result of injuries received while performing their official duties, the tuition and fees charged by the public institution of higher education at which the dependent child is enrolled as a student. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Ron Travis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): P2C, ref. to Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ron Travis (Republican).