GA HB558

State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia authorized to establish an adult workforce high school diploma program for Georgia residents ages 21-40 who lack a high school diploma and previously attended public school or adult education in the state

Third-party providers must be accredited by recognized agencies (such as SACS, Cognia, or Higher Learning Commission) and offer all services at no cost to students, including academic assessments, remedial education, coursework, workforce credentials, and employability skills certification

Providers must maintain at least a 50% graduation rate and average cost per graduate of no more than $7,500; failure to meet standards results in probationary status and potential removal from the program

Milestone-based funding disbursed to providers: $275 per half-unit of high school credit, $275-$825 per workforce credential (based on training hours), $275 per employability skills certification, and $1,100 per diploma earned

Annual reporting required beginning in 2027, with providers submitting data by August 15 and the state board providing a comprehensive report to the Governor and legislative leadership by December 1 each year