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GA HB853

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

Eric Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the "Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990" in its entirety from Georgia's education code
  • Removes provisions that made students convicted of certain drug offenses ineligible for state direct loans, graduate on time student loans, and education for public service student loans
  • Eliminates drug conviction-based ineligibility for HOPE scholarships and grants
  • Adds an explicit protection stating that no student shall be deemed ineligible for HOPE scholarships or grants solely based on a conviction for an offense involving marijuana or a controlled substance

Legislative Description

Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990; repeal

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/12/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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