Tennessee § 49-7-902 Legislative findings

Tennessee Statutes

§ 49-7-902 — Legislative findings

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

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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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