Education, Higher - As introduced, requires the Tennessee higher education commission, in consultation with the department of labor and workforce development, to study all state-funded financial aid and scholarship programs in this state to determine whether programs may be expanded to provide greater financial aid opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing a workforce credential; requires the commission to report its findings and any legislative recommendations to the committee of the house of representatives having jurisdiction over higher education and to the education committee of the senate no later than January 15, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 49 and Title 50.

HB 474 requires Tennessee's Higher Education Commission (with input from the Department of Labor) to study all state-funded financial aid programs and private workforce training programs to assess whether they could be expanded to better support individuals pursuing workforce credentials. The Commission must report its findings and any legislative recommendations to the relevant House and Senate education committees by January 15, 2026. This bill does not change existing aid programs but mandates a review to identify potential opportunities for increased financial support in workforce training. It applies directly to state financial aid systems and private entities offering workforce credential programs.