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.

SB 1151 removes a requirement that students with documented intellectual disabilities must enroll in an eligible Tennessee postsecondary program within 16 months of graduating high school to qualify for the STEP UP scholarship. This change directly affects students with intellectual disabilities seeking state-funded scholarships for higher education. The bill amends Tennessee Code sections governing the STEP UP program by deleting the specific 16-month enrollment deadline. The policy change applies to scholarships awarded starting the 2025-2026 academic year.