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GA HB392
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2018
Primary Sponsor
Barry Fleming
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AI Summary
- Amends the "Move on When Ready Act" (Code Section 20-2-161.3) to allow eligible postsecondary institutions that operate on a nonstandard term system of five terms per academic year to receive dual credit course payments for all five terms, rather than the standard number
- Applies specifically to postsecondary institutions that are public authorities and bodies corporate and politic, effective beginning with the first summer school term in 2019
- Payment amounts for eligible high school students enrolled in dual credit courses at qualifying institutions are to be determined by the commission
- Program funding remains subject to annual appropriations by the General Assembly, with the commission setting criteria for tuition, fees, course books, and transportation
- The Act includes an automatic repeal date of June 30, 2020, making it a temporary/pilot provision
Legislative Description
Move on When Ready Act; students taking dual credit courses at certain eligible postsecondary institutions; allow funding
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/21/2018
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