House Bill 114 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance tuition assistance for members of the Tennessee National Guard attending public educational institutions. The bill introduces new definitions for "mandatory fees," "master's degree program fees," and "undergraduate course fees," clarifying the types of fees eligible for reimbursement. It also modifies the reimbursement structure, ensuring that eligible members receive 100% of the maximum resident in-state tuition along with additional fees determined by the Department of Military, while accounting for other state or federal financial assistance.

Additionally, the bill establishes that members suspended from federal tuition assistance due to academic performance or recoupment are ineligible for state tuition reimbursement. It increases the maximum allowable semester hours from 120 to 130 and revises the application timeline for tuition reimbursement to within 45 days of course completion. The bill also removes certain existing provisions and ensures that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-4-1003, 49-4-1004(b), 49-4-1004, 49-4-1005, 49-4-1005(3), 49-4-1005(11), 49-4-1008