Legislative Findings

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Education
  4. Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally
  5. Baccalaureate Education Savings for Tennessee Act
  6. Legislative Findings

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The general assembly finds and declares that:

  1. It is an essential function of government to foster and encourage schools and the means of education, as provided in the Constitution of Tennessee, Article XI, § 12;
  2. It is a responsibility of state government to maintain institutions of higher education;
  3. It is an essential function of state government to encourage attendance at institutions of higher education;
  4. Tuition costs at institutions of higher education are difficult for many to afford and it is difficult for individuals and families to plan for the costs of higher education;
  5. It is in the best interest of the people of this state to foster higher education in order to provide well-educated citizens;
  6. Students in elementary and secondary schools tend to achieve to a higher standard of performance when the payment of tuition for their higher education is secured; and
  7. Providing assistance in the higher education of the citizens of this state is necessary and desirable for the public health, safety and welfare.


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