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GA SB246

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; student loan repayment for certain nursing faculty; provide


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Introduced
02/23/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
Passed
04/05/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2023

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) grants; to provide for definitions; to provide for student eligibility; to provide for funding; to provide for policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, including requirements for program authorization; to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to provide for student loan repayment for certain nursing faculty; to provide for definitions; to authorize the board to approve applications; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for continued eligibility requirements; to provide for student loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill has two key provisions: 1. It establishes an Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) grant program to provide funding for students with intellectual disabilities to attend authorized IPSE programs at qualified postsecondary institutions in Georgia. The grants will cover tuition and fees, and the programs must include integration with non-disabled peers, academic enrichment, and career preparation. 2. It creates a student loan repayment program for eligible nursing faculty members who hold a master's or doctoral degree in nursing and are employed at a University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia, or other approved postsecondary institution. The program will repay up to $100,000 of the faculty member's student loans over a 5-year period in exchange for their continued service as nursing faculty.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Effective Date 2023-07-01 (on 04/27/2023)

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