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

HB 789: Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, removes the requirement that a student with a documented intellectual disability be admitted to, and enrolled in, an eligible postsecondary institution in an eligible postsecondary program no later than 16 months after completing high school in order to be eligible to receive a Tennessee STEP UP scholarship. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 7 and 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 789 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, removes the requirement that a student with a documented intellectual disability be admitted to, and enrolled in, an eligible postsecondary institution in an eligible postsecondary program no later than 16 months after completing high school in order to be eligible to receive a Tennessee STEP UP scholarship. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 7 and Title 49, Chapter 4. Primary sponsor: Greg Vital (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: Greg Vital (Republican).