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GA SB341
Bill
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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