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Introduced
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
In Committee
03/09/2022
03/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of promise scholarship accounts to be funded by the state in the amount of $6,000.00 per school year for each participating student, subject to appropriations; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualified education expenses; to provide for qualifications for students to participate in the promise scholarship account program; to establish certain requirements for participating schools and service providers; to provide for accounts and account funds; to establish a parent review committee to review expenditures upon request; to authorize the Georgia Student Finance Commission to participate in the promise scholarship account program; to authorize the Georgia Student Finance Commission to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for an annual report on the program by the Georgia Student Finance Commission; to provide for annual testing of participating students; to provide for audits by the Department of Audits and Accounts; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the 'Georgia Educational Freedom Act', establishes the Georgia Promise Scholarship Account program. The program provides $6,000 per school year to participating students, which can be used for qualified educational expenses such as tuition, fees, and textbooks at private schools, community colleges, or postsecondary institutions, as well as for tutoring, curriculum, transportation, and other educational services. Eligible students must have previously attended a public school in Georgia for at least six weeks and meet certain other requirements. The bill outlines the responsibilities of participating schools and service providers, establishes a parent review committee, authorizes the Georgia Student Finance Commission to administer the program, and requires annual testing and reporting on the program's performance.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Lost (on 03/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/208256 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62579 |
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