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GA SB396
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Donzella James
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AI Summary
- Youth from foster care or homeless situations would be automatically classified as in-state for tuition purposes at all University System of Georgia and Technical College System of Georgia institutions, regardless of domicile requirements that apply to other students
- Foster care students qualify if they were committed to the Division of Family and Children Services for at least 12 consecutive months before enrollment, were in a DFCS-funded independent living program for at least 12 months, or were adopted from DFCS permanent custody after age 14
- Homeless students qualify if they are under age 24 and lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, with verification from a homeless liaison, shelter director, or similar professional; incarcerated individuals are excluded
- Once classified as in-state, foster and homeless students maintain that classification until completion of a baccalaureate degree (University System) or a diploma, certificate, or baccalaureate degree (Technical College System)
- State-funded foster care assistance would be excluded from consideration as income when calculating financial aid eligibility or determining need for scholarships, loans, and grants under the Georgia Student Finance Authority
Legislative Description
"Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act"; provide for in-state tuition; University System of Georgia
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/20/2014
Full Bill Text
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