The Tennessee House and Senate have approved a measure that allows for two free years of tuition at community colleges or technical schools for all the state's high school graduates. The proposal not only has the backing of Republican Gov. Bill Haslam, it was based on his idea, the Alter Net website reports today (April 17, 2014).
Moreover, the legislation passed by an overwhelming majority. The state's House of Representatives voted in favor of the legislation with an 87-8 margin.
When the plan -- called Tennessee Promise -- becomes law, it will provide free higher education for about 25,000 students in the state beginning in 2015.
It will only benefit incoming freshmen. College sophomores already attending two-year schools in 2015 will not be able to participate in the plan, but will still be eligible for other state financial aid programs.
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