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GA HB392

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Barry Fleming

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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