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

SB 1608: 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 17, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1608 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 13, 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: Paul Bailey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican).