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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Vital | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
- Reset on Final cal. of Higher Education Subcommittee
- Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 1/21/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Action Def. in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee to First calendar of 2026
- Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Action Def. in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee to Lottery Calendar
- Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 3/12/2025
- Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
- P2C, ref. to Education Committee
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