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GA HR1282
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/4/2016
Primary Sponsor
James Epps
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 29, 2016, as REACH Georgia Day at the state capitol and commends program coordinators, mentors, academic coaches, and supporters for their service to REACH Scholars
- REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia is a public-private mentorship and needs-based scholarship program designed to promote academic success and increase access to and completion of postsecondary education
- Awards REACH Scholars up to $10,000 ($2,500 per year for up to four years) upon high school completion, usable at HOPE-eligible two-year or four-year institutions, with many colleges pledging to match or double-match the scholarship
- 335 students across 41 school districts were participating in the program four years after its launch as a key component of the Complete College Georgia Initiative
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to REACH Georgia
Legislative Description
REACH Georgia Day at the capitol; February 29, 2016; recognize; REACH Georgia program coordinators, mentors, academic coaches, and supporters; dedicated service to lives of REACH Scholars; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/4/2016
Full Bill Text
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