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GA HB1040
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Rahn Mayo
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 20-3-519.1 to allow students who have been in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice to count their time in custody toward the 12-month residency requirement for HOPE scholarships or grants
- Students in DJJ custody during the 12 months prior to the first day of classes would be automatically classified as domiciled in, and a legal resident of, Georgia for the duration of their custody
- Eliminates the barrier that previously required former DJJ youth to wait an additional 12 months after release to establish residency before qualifying for HOPE financial aid
- Applies specifically to students who were classified as legal Georgia residents at the time of graduation from high school or a qualifying home study program
- Sponsored by Representatives Mayo (84th), Scott (76th), Dawkins-Haigler (91st), Gordon (163rd), Thomas (56th), and others in the 2014 legislative session
Legislative Description
HOPE; residency of students who have been in custody of Department of Juvenile Justice may qualify for scholarships or grants without waiting 12 additional months; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/21/2014
Full Bill Text
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