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GA HB1452

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Houston Gaines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maximum age of eligibility for state-funded special education programs (categories 1 through 5) would increase by one year annually, starting at 22 years of age for the 2024-2025 school year and reaching 30 years of age by the 2032-2033 school year, where it would remain permanently.
  • Any individual who is eligible for these special education programs may continue receiving services for the remainder of the current school year, regardless of when their birthday falls during that year.
  • Individuals seeking eligibility for state-funded special education programs after their 23rd birthday must have been previously enrolled and reported by a Georgia public school during the two most recent full-time equivalent (FTE) program counts.
  • Amends Code Section 20-2-152 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special education services.
  • Sponsored by Representative Gaines of the 120th District.

Legislative Description

Education; annually increasing maximum age of eligibility for certain state funded special education programs to 30 years; provisions

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Education3/7/2024

Full Bill Text

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