Tennessee 110th Regular Session (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 977 — Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, permits students enrolled in an apprentice training program to be eligible for the Tennessee Promise scholarship if the students meet all requirements for the scholarship. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 7 and Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9.

Last action — P2C, ref. to Education Administration & Planning

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 110th Regular Session (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill allows students in apprentice training programs to qualify for the Tennessee Promise scholarship, as long as they meet all the scholarship's requirements. It aims to expand opportunities for students to receive financial aid for their education and training.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. P2C, ref. to Education Administration & Planning

  2. Assigned to s/c Education Administration & Planning Subcommittee

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

  4. P1C.

  5. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  6. Filed for intro.

  7. Intro.

  8. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (131)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 977 do?
This bill allows students in apprentice training programs to qualify for the Tennessee Promise scholarship, as long as they meet all the scholarship's requirements. It aims to expand opportunities for students to receive financial aid for their education and training.
Who sponsors HB 977?
HB 977 is sponsored by Massey, Becky D. (Republican) and Calfee.
What is the current status of HB 977?
This bill died with 110th Regular Session (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 977?
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