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GA SB395
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Donzella James
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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 Georgia 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
- Removes a 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 Senators James (35th), Butler (55th), Davenport (44th), Seay (34th), and Tate (38th) during the 2014 legislative session
Legislative Description
Education; provide for residency of student in Dept. of Juvenile Justice may qualify for HOPE scholarships; without waiting 12 add. months
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/20/2014
Full Bill Text
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