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GA HB432
Bill
Status
Passed
5/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Matt Dubnik
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 20-3-411 to expand the definition of "approved school" for tuition equalization grant eligibility at private colleges and universities
- Allows a nonproprietary institution lacking Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation to be deemed an "approved school" if it was previously approved under the proprietary institution provisions (subparagraph (B)(iii)) within the last five years
- Permits an institution that was previously accredited by SACS within the last seven years to retain "approved school" status for tuition equalization purposes, even without current accreditation, provided it meets all other eligibility requirements
- Preserves existing provisions allowing institutions holding candidate-for-accreditation status with SACS to qualify as approved schools during that candidacy period
- Maintains all existing eligibility criteria for proprietary institutions, including requirements for baccalaureate degree-granting status, Pell Grant eligibility, Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission approval, Georgia domicile, and at least ten years of in-state existence
Legislative Description
Tuition grants; certain institutions that lack accreditation be approved for tuition equalization purposes; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2018
Full Bill Text
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