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GA HB607

GA HB607
Education; revise definition of Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar by changing ACT score requirement for certain students


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Introduced
02/27/2023
In Committee
03/20/2023
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
Passed
04/03/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2023

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise the definition of "Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar" by changing the ACT score requirement for certain students; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill revises the definition of "Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar" by changing the ACT score requirement for certain students. Specifically, it removes the requirement of an ACT composite scale score of at least 26 and instead requires an equivalent ACT composite scale score, which the Georgia Student Finance Commission will determine annually using nationally recognized standards. This change will take effect on July 1, 2024, and any conflicting laws are repealed.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Effective Date 2024-07-01 (on 04/27/2023)

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