Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, removes the requirement that a student with a documented intellectual disability be admitted to, and enrolled in, an eligible postsecondary institution in an eligible postsecondary program no later than 16 months after completing high school in order to be eligible to receive a Tennessee STEP UP scholarship. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 7 and Title 49, Chapter 4.

HB 789 removes a requirement that students with documented intellectual disabilities must enroll in an eligible postsecondary program within 16 months of graduating high school to qualify for Tennessee's STEP UP scholarship. This change directly affects students with intellectual disabilities seeking the STEP UP scholarship by extending their enrollment timeline for eligibility. The bill amends Tennessee Code §49-4-943(b)(4) and related sections, effective for the 2025-2026 academic year and beyond. It modifies an existing eligibility rule without creating new programs or funding.