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GA SB341

Bill

Status

Passed

5/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Seth Harp

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a Georgia legal residency requirement for eligibility to receive a HOPE GED voucher, applying to students at both public and private postsecondary institutions
  • Students at public institutions must meet residency standards based on the Board of Regents' in-state tuition policy and Technical College System of Georgia guidelines, as established by the Georgia Student Finance Commission
  • Students at private institutions must meet residency requirements established by Georgia Student Finance Commission program regulations
  • The HOPE GED voucher provides a one-time $500.00 award to students who earned a GED diploma after June 30, 1993, valid for 24 months at any eligible Georgia postsecondary institution
  • Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

HOPE; provide person shall be legal Georgia resident to be eligible for a HOPE GED voucher

Last Action

Effective Date

5/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/18/2010
Higher Education2/1/2010

Full Bill Text

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