Section 49-7-1207 - Authority to establish LEAPs - Achievement of outcomes

Each community college and college of applied technology in this state is authorized to establish a LEAP under this part, with the appropriate approvals as required by the higher education commission and the board of regents; provided, that the LEAP shall enable students to obtain a postsecondary credential; and to achieve one (1) or more of the following outcomes:(1) Acquire and demonstrate competency in basic skills, including English and math;(2) Acquire and demonstrate competency in a specified technical field; and(3) Any other goals identified by the departments and the higher education commission, made in consultation and agreement with the board of regents.Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 338,s 8, eff. 1/1/2014.