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

SB 689: Education - As enacted, requires the Tennessee higher education commission (THEC), to serve as the governing board of directors for the Tennessee student assistance corporation; requires THEC's review committee to aid in the development or revision of state financial aid; terminates the Tennessee teaching scholars program; terminates the minority teaching fellows program. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.

Enacted Last action April 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 234

Plain-language summary

SB 689 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As enacted, requires the Tennessee higher education commission (THEC), to serve as the governing board of directors for the Tennessee student assistance corporation; requires THEC's review committee to aid in the development or revision of state financial aid; terminates the Tennessee teaching scholars program; terminates the minority teaching fellows program. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: White. Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Pub. Ch. 234.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: White.