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GA SB126
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clint Dixon
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AI Summary
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Lowers the minimum age for enrollment eligibility in completion special schools from 18 to 16 years old for students who have dropped out of school
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Defines "dropout" as an individual 16 years of age or older who previously dropped out according to the uniform state definition
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Eligible students must meet dropout criteria and not be currently enrolled in a Georgia public school
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Maintains existing eligibility for individuals attending U.S. Department of Defense Youth Challenge Academy or those in custody of correctional facilities, detention facilities, jails, or prisons
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Amends Code Section 20-2-2096.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated under the "Completion Special Schools Act"
Legislative Description
Completion Special Schools Act; certain students to be enrolled; lower the age of eligibility from 18 to 16
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/10/2025