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GA HB192

Bill

Status

Passed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Gambill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires career education for grades 6-12 to align with the High-demand Career List published annually by the State Workforce Development Board, and updates focused programs of study to 14 career clusters including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, digital technology, and construction

  • Mandates individual college and career plans for all students in grades 6-12, replacing the previous "graduation plan" terminology, with required use of GAfutures.org accounts and Georgia MATCH college admissions program beginning in ninth grade

  • Extends the HOPE grant access program for dual enrollment students taking CTAE courses by one year, with final reporting deadline moved to December 1, 2028 and automatic repeal to June 30, 2028

  • Establishes biennial return-on-investment reporting by the State Workforce Development Board evaluating program effectiveness, including graduate employment rates, wage comparisons, and credential alignment with high-demand careers

  • Requires enhanced coordination between the State Board of Education, University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia, and Georgia Student Finance Commission on course articulation and credit transferability, with biennial reporting on alignment efforts

Legislative Description

Top State for Talent Act; enact

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-07-01

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/24/2025
Education2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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