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GA HB759

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Scot Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Code Section 20-2-2114 to revise qualification requirements for the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program by adding a new exception to the prior school year attendance requirement at a Georgia public school
  • Allows students who previously qualified for the scholarship to requalify without meeting the prior school year public school attendance requirement, limited to one requalification within 18 months of the original qualification
  • Retains the existing exemption from the prior school year requirement for children of active duty military service members stationed in Georgia within the previous year
  • Preserves the State Board of Education's authority to waive the prior school year requirement on a case-by-case basis for students with specific medical needs, upon parent or guardian request
  • Students must still have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) written in accordance with federal and state laws to qualify for the scholarship

Legislative Description

Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program; prior school year requirement; revise

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/21/2018

Full Bill Text

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