
House and Senate Pass UT Board of Trustees Legislation; But Versions of Bill Vary
The UT FOCUS Act passed this week on both the Senate and House floors with differing versions of the bill.

Legislation to Allow Undocumented Students to Pay In-State Tuition
The legislation will be considered next week in the Senate Education Committee.

Legislation Limiting Local Choice on Dual Enrollment
Legislation that would impact UT’s ability to expand dual enrollment offerings to Tennessee high schools is calendared for the Senate Education Committee and House Education Instruction and Programs Subcommittee next week.

“Transparency in Higher Education Act” Rolled for One Week; Expected to be Considered Next Week in the House Instruction & Programs Subcommittee
“Transparency in Higher Education Act” was rolled one week in the House.

UT FOCUS Act Passes in House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee; Expected to be Heard Next Week in Senate and House Committees
The UT FOCUS Act was heard this week in House Finance Ways, and Means Subcommittee and ultimately passed to the full House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee with minimal debate.