Education, Higher - As introduced, creates the public institution athletic program fund, which consists of proceeds from a fee paid by vendors registered with the sports wagering council; authorizes the Tennessee higher education commission to award grants from the fund to public institutions to assist with expenses for recruiting intercollegiate athletes. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 9 and Title 49.

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In Committee

Floor

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Passed

Enacted

Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

Mar 4, 2026 · House

Deferred to Summer Study

Feb 26, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

Jan 21, 2026 · Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Jan 15, 2026 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 14, 2026 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.2% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 225 days quiet

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