GA HB217

Extends the Dual Achievement Program pilot from 5 to 10 years, with automatic repeal date moved from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2031

Changes eligibility beginning July 1, 2026: students must be enrolled in public school (rather than withdrawn) and under 21 years old to participate in the program, which allows students to earn a high school diploma while completing technical college credentials

Requires the State Board of Education to pay the Technical College System a proportional share of QBE formula earnings, grants, and federal funds for each participating student, calculated pro rata based on time spent at the technical college

Students participating in the program after July 1, 2026 are ineligible for extracurricular or interscholastic activities at their resident school

Authorizes the Education Savings Authority to share applicant names and income thresholds with the Department of Revenue for income verification purposes related to promise scholarship accounts