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GA SB180

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clint Dixon

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for Georgia's High Demand Apprenticeship Program to allow apprenticeship sponsors (not just employer sponsors) to enter into contracts with the Technical College System of Georgia Board

  • Contract completion awards are capped at $10,000 per apprentice for contracts entered before July 1, 2024, and $5,000 per apprentice for contracts entered on or after July 1, 2024

  • Sponsors may contract for up to 5 apprentices per year through Fiscal Year 2024, increasing to 10 apprentices per year beginning Fiscal Year 2025

  • Apprenticeship sponsors become eligible for interim funding of up to $2,500 per apprentice 12 months after the apprenticeship begins

  • Effective upon Governor's approval or upon becoming law without approval

Legislative Description

High Demand Apprenticeship Program; opportunities for apprenticeship sponsors to enter into apprenticeship program contracts with State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provide

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-04-28

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/6/2025
Higher Education2/18/2025

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