GA HB1293

Updates eligibility requirements for Georgia's Dual Achievement Program, which allows students who have withdrawn from high school to earn a diploma through technical college coursework while obtaining an associate's degree, diploma, or certificates of credit.

Beginning July 1, 2028, eligible students must be 18-22 years old, withdrawn from public school, without a high school diploma, and must participate in required wraparound services including academic advising, career counseling, and tutoring.

Creates an exception allowing 16-17 year olds to participate if they reside in an area without an operating completion special school, with these students remaining enrolled in their resident school for administrative and accountability purposes only.

Requires the State Board of the Technical College System to develop a funding formula by Fiscal Year 2028 in coordination with the Office of Planning and Budget, considering factors such as enrollment numbers, credit hours completed, and student outcomes.

Removes the automatic repeal date of July 1, 2031, making the Dual Achievement Program permanent, and repeals provisions regarding QBE funding transfers and participation agreements between school systems and the state board.